Role of listening and speaking, function of English language quiz for CTET and UPTET exam

Quiz: Role of Listening, Speaking & Functions of English

Q1. Which skill is considered the primary mode for language acquisition in early learners?

a) Listening b) Speaking c) Reading d) Writing

Q2. Which of the following best describes the “receptive skill” in English?

a) Listening and Reading b) Speaking and Writing c) Grammar practice d) Vocabulary memorization

Q3. Speaking helps learners primarily to:

b) Express thoughts and ideas verbally a) Improve handwriting c) Understand grammar rules d) Translate text

Q4. The function of English as a “Lingua Franca” refers to:

a) A common language for communication between people of different languages b) Language used only in schools c) Language of literature only d) Language for writing exams

Q5. Which skill is essential for developing pronunciation and intonation?

a) Listening b) Speaking c) Reading d) Writing

Q6. Active listening in English classes helps learners to:

a) Understand and respond appropriately b) Improve handwriting c) Memorize words without context d) Translate texts mechanically

Q7. Which of the following is NOT a function of English in modern society?

c) Only for traditional rituals a) Communication in business b) Accessing global knowledge d) Academic research

Q8. Which speaking activity promotes fluency in English?

a) Role-play and conversation practice b) Silent reading c) Memorizing grammar rules d) Translating sentences

Q9. Which function of English helps learners in expressing personal feelings?

b) Expressive function a) Regulatory function c) Informative function d) Interactional function

Q10. The “Interactional function” of English is mainly for:

d) Maintaining social relationships a) Writing essays b) Grammar exercises c) Translating texts

Q11. Listening comprehension develops:

a) Understanding of meaning and context b) Writing accuracy c) Handwriting skills d) Memorization only

Q12. Speaking skills are important for which type of function?

b) Instrumental function (to achieve practical purposes) a) Only writing c) Silent reading d) Memorizing vocabulary

Q13. Which strategy enhances listening skills effectively?

a) Predicting content, note-taking, summarizing b) Memorizing dictionaries c) Writing essays only d) Translating word by word

Q14. Which of the following is an academic function of English?

c) Understanding textbooks and lectures a) Social chatting b) Expressing feelings only d) Singing songs

Q15. Listening skill primarily helps in:

a) Decoding sounds and understanding meaning b) Handwriting improvement c) Vocabulary memorization alone d) Translation exercises

Q16. Which activity improves both listening and speaking simultaneously?

a) Group discussion and role-play b) Silent reading c) Memorizing dialogues d) Grammar translation exercises

Q17. Expressive function of English allows learners to:

a) Express thoughts, feelings, and emotions b) Only ask questions c) Only read texts d) Memorize grammar rules

Q18. Which function of English helps in giving instructions and commands?

b) Regulatory function a) Expressive function c) Informative function d) Interactional function

Q19. Listening carefully to native speakers helps learners to:

a) Improve pronunciation and intonation b) Translate text word by word c) Memorize grammar lists d) Write essays faster

Q20. Speaking activities in class are most effective when they are:

a) Interactive and meaningful b) Individual memorization tasks c) Only grammar drills d) Translation exercises

Q21. The “Informative function” of English refers to:

b) Sharing knowledge and information a) Expressing emotions c) Giving commands d) Maintaining social relationships

Q22. Listening comprehension in classrooms can be improved by:

a) Using audio-visual aids and interactive activities b) Translating word by word c) Memorizing lists of words d) Writing notes silently

Q23. Which method strengthens both listening and speaking skills simultaneously?

a) Communicative language teaching with dialogues b) Grammar-translation method c) Silent reading d) Memorization of texts

Q24. English as an international language primarily serves which function?

c) Facilitate global communication a) Local folklore preservation b) Only school education d) Teaching handwriting skills

Q25. Which approach helps learners develop speaking fluency through meaningful tasks?

a) Task-based language teaching b) Grammar-translation method c) Silent reading only d) Memorizing dialogues

Q26. Listening skill contributes to:

b) Understanding native pronunciation and context a) Only writing accuracy c) Memorizing vocabulary lists d) Copying texts from books

Q27. Speaking practice in the classroom should encourage:

a) Free expression and interaction b) Silent reading c) Memorization of rules d) Translation exercises

Q28. The “Instrumental function” of English is used for:

b) Achieving practical goals like asking for information a) Expressing emotions c) Only for reading books d) Singing songs

Q29. Which strategy improves listening comprehension in noisy environments?

a) Focused listening and contextual guessing b) Translating every word c) Memorizing dialogues d) Writing notes silently

Q30. Which combination of skills is most important for effective oral communication in English?

a) Listening and Speaking b) Reading and Writing only c) Grammar and Vocabulary memorization d) Silent reading and note-taking