Cambridge TKT: Teaching Knowledge Test, Modules 1–3
Background to language teaching: practice questions
Our TKT Modules 1–3 bank has 32 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
After a difficult grammar stage, learners play a quick word game to change the pace. A short activity like this between main stages is a...
- lead-in
- plenary
- filler
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C. filler — A filler is a short activity between the main stages of a lesson, used for time management or a change of pace.
Question 2
The teacher watches learners during a speaking activity and notes their progress without a test. This is...
- formal assessment
- a proficiency test
- informal assessment
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C. informal assessment — Informal assessment happens during normal class activities, without a formal test.
Question 3
The teacher says a sentence and the class repeats it several times together. This is...
- choral drilling
- eliciting
- a jigsaw activity
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A. choral drilling — Drilling is controlled repetition; choral drilling is when the whole class repeats together.
Question 4
Learners translate texts and learn grammar rules explicitly, with little speaking. This describes...
- Task-based learning
- the communicative approach
- Grammar-Translation
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C. Grammar-Translation — Grammar-Translation focuses on rules, translation and written texts.
Question 5
Which is a controlled practice activity?
- A free discussion on any topic learners choose
- A role-play with no language support given
- A gap-fill exercise with the target verb forms
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C. A gap-fill exercise with the target verb forms — Controlled practice limits the language learners use so they can focus on accuracy.