Lesson T4.1.1

T4.1.1 Standard English in formal and informal contexts Quiz: KS3 English, Unit 4

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Lesson T4.1.1, Standard English in formal and informal contexts: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 English (National Curriculum), Unit 4: Spoken English, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Which is the best choice of Standard English for a presentation to a school council?

    • I reckon we should change lunch times cos it's rubbish at the moment, innit.
    • I would like to propose a change to the lunchtime timetable, for the reasons set out below.
    • Lunch needs changing, like, now, because it's not good for anyone right at the minute.
    • Me and my mates think lunch is well boring so we want a different one, yeah?

  2. In a formal debate, which phrase is most suitable for disagreeing politely?

    • I respectfully disagree, because the evidence does not support that conclusion.
    • You're totally wrong and everyone knows it, so just stop talking about it now.
    • Whatever, that's daft, nobody's going to agree with you on that anyway, sorry.
    • Nah, that's rubbish, I'm not having it, mate, you've got it all wrong.

  3. Which sentence in Standard English keeps a casual conversation friendly but correct?

    • Thanks for coming along; I really appreciate you giving up your time this afternoon.
    • Thanks for coming, I really appreciate you giving up your time, you're a legend, yeah.
    • Cheers for coming, you're proper amazing, I really appreciate it, like honestly.
    • Ta for coming along, you're a star, me and the team are dead grateful, yeah.

  4. Why should a speaker avoid filler words such as 'like' and 'you know' in a formal talk?

    • They make every sentence grammatically incorrect, because fillers cannot be used in speech.
    • They are against the rules of English, so a speaker who uses them will always fail the task.
    • They are only allowed in debates, so a speaker in any other situation must not use them.
    • They weaken the impression of confidence and can distract listeners from the main point.

  5. Which word choice best matches Standard English in a formal context?

    • Sadly, the meeting's been put off till next week, which is a bit of a pain.
    • Oops, the meeting got pushed back, so it's next week, not this one, innit.
    • Bad news, the meeting's been moved, so yeah, it's next week now, sorry folks.
    • Unfortunately, the meeting has been postponed until next week.

  6. Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement in Standard English?

    • Neither of the boys are finished their homework yet.
    • Neither of the boys were finish their homework yet.
    • Neither of the boys have finished their homework yet.
    • Neither of the boys has finished their homework yet.

  7. Which is an example of standard, formal sentence structure in a speech?

    • Proposal had supporters, so rejected, committee, end, yeah, it was rejected.
    • Although the proposal had many supporters, it was ultimately rejected by the committee.
    • The proposal had lots of supporters but it got rejected by the committee in the end.
    • Proposal supporters many, rejected committee, end result proposal.

  8. What is the function of a sign-off such as 'Thank you for listening' at the end of a speech?

    • It is an instruction telling the audience that they must now leave the hall immediately.
    • It shows that the speaker has forgotten the rest of the speech and must end early.
    • It is a rhetorical question that asks the audience to confirm that they have listened.
    • It signals the end of the talk politely and invites questions or responses from the audience.

  9. Which phrase is the most formal way to ask a teacher for help?

    • Oi, miss, help me with this, it's well hard and I've no idea what to do.
    • Can you help me with this, please, miss, it's doing my head in right now?
    • Help, miss, I'm stuck, can u sort it out for me, cheers, innit.
    • Would you be able to spare a few minutes to help me with this task?

  10. What makes a standard English response suitable in a classroom discussion?

    • It uses full, clear sentences that respond directly to the point made by another speaker.
    • It repeats what the teacher said word for word, so that the class knows the speaker agrees.
    • It changes the topic completely, so that the discussion ends and the class can leave early.
    • It uses only one word, such as 'yeah', so that the discussion moves on quickly and easily.

  11. Which sentence is the most formal way to introduce a speaker at an event?

    • Right, everyone, here's Dr Patel, who's gonna talk to us now, so listen up, yeah.
    • Oi, quiet down, Dr Patel's here, she's going to tell us loads of stuff, yeah.
    • Hey guys, Dr Patel's up next, she's proper good, so give her a massive clap.
    • Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our guest speaker, Dr Patel, who will address us today.

  12. Which sentence is written in Standard English and suits a formal written report?

    • We did a survey in March, and like, most people want later lessons, which is pretty cool.
    • The survey was conducted in March, and the results show a clear preference for later lessons.
    • The survey was done in March and the results show that loads of people like later lessons.
    • Survey done March, results show lots of people wanted later lessons, which is good.

  13. Which phrase would be best to close a formal debate speech politely?

    • Anyway, that's me done, so, like, do what you want with it, I don't mind really.
    • In conclusion, I urge the House to support this motion for the reasons I have outlined.
    • Right, that's all from me, bye, hope you agree, see ya later, mate, catch you soon.
    • So, yeah, that's pretty much it, basically, the motion's good, so vote for it, cheers.

  14. What does the phrase 'Standard English' mean in a speaking task?

    • A form of English that is clear, correct and suitable for a formal setting.
    • A form of English that uses the most slang words and expressions in a casual conversation.
    • A form of English that avoids all grammar and speaks using only single words and phrases.
    • A form of English that is only spoken by people from a particular regional area of England.

  15. Which feature of Standard English is most important when giving a formal speech?

    • Using a variety of dialect words from the speaker's home town to show their background.
    • Using precise vocabulary and complete sentences that express ideas clearly.
    • Using as many slang words as possible so the audience understands the speaker's personality.
    • Using only very short sentences of two or three words, so that the talk is quick to follow.

  16. Which is the best way to express disagreement in a formal discussion?

    • Acknowledge the point made, then explain your different view with a reason.
    • Laugh at the speaker's idea and say that nobody could possibly believe such a thing.
    • Ignore the point completely and start speaking about a different topic at once.
    • Interrupt the speaker and say that they are wrong, because your view is the correct one.

  17. In Standard English, which is the correct form of 'The team and the coach ____ travelling tomorrow' when the subject is two people or things?

    • is, because the subject includes the coach, so the singular verb must always follow.
    • are, because a plural subject joined by 'and' takes a plural verb.
    • be, because the sentence needs a base verb after a plural subject in the future.
    • was, because the sentence refers to a past event that has already been completed.

  18. Which opening is the most appropriate for a formal short speech?

    • Hiya, right, so, um, I'm gonna talk about the garden thing, which is quite interesting, yeah.
    • Alright lot, garden, that's my topic, so let's crack on, shall we, because I'm nervous.
    • Good morning everyone, thank you for coming. Today I want to talk about the school garden.
    • Oi, listen up, I've got something to say about the garden, and you need to hear it.

  19. What is an advantage of using complete sentences in a spoken presentation?

    • Listeners will stop paying attention, which allows the speaker to finish the talk early.
    • Complete sentences take longer to say, which means the audience cannot ask any questions at all.
    • Complete sentences are not allowed in presentations, so speakers must always use fragments.
    • Listeners can follow the logic of the points more easily and the speech sounds controlled.

  20. Which sentence uses formal vocabulary to express a view?

    • I reckon the policy would be better if they did it bit by bit, not all at once, yeah.
    • I'm pretty sure it'd work better if they did the policy in little chunks, I reckon.
    • I think it'd be way better if they went slow with the policy, you know, step by step.
    • I maintain that the policy would be more effective if it were introduced gradually.

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