TKT TKT Module 1 Language and Background to Language Learning 3

Question 1

What does the term 'phoneme' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The smallest unit of sound that can distinguish meaning in a language

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A unit of written language such as a letter

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A type of sentence stress pattern

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A feature of formal written register

Question 2

Which feature of spoken English is illustrated when a speaker says 'gonna' instead of 'going to'?

Accepted Answer

Weak form and reduction

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Sentence stress

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Elision

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Linking

Question 3

In the sentence 'ANNA didn't BREAK the window—she CRACKED it', which words would receive the most stress?

Accepted Answer

Anna, break, cracked

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Didn't, the, she

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Window, she, it

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The, window, she

Question 4

Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive used to express purpose?

Accepted Answer

They went to the library to study.

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She managed to finish the exam.

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He wants to learn Spanish.

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It is important to arrive on time.

Question 5

What is the main characteristic of 'lexical cohesion' in a text?

Accepted Answer

Using related or repeated vocabulary to link parts of a text

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Using pronouns to refer back to earlier nouns

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Connecting sentences with conjunctions like 'and' or 'but'

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Varying sentence length to maintain reader interest

Question 6

Which term describes a word that has a more specific meaning within a broader category? For example, 'oak' in relation to 'tree'?

Accepted Answer

Hyponym

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Synonym

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Antonym

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Homophone

Question 7

A teacher is describing language use in a formal academic essay versus a casual text message. Which concept are they illustrating?

Accepted Answer

Register

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Phonology

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Syntax

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Morphology