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Nouns, adjectives, verbs, prepositions and adverbs - ANSWER-Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and
interjections
The English language has:
10 tenses
8 tenses
14 tenses
12 tenses - ANSWER-12 tenses
Which of the following statements about prescriptive and descriptive grammar is correct?
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Prescriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world.
Descriptive grammar 'rules' are the 'right' rules, according to some 'experts'.
There is no difference between prescriptive and descriptive grammar.
Descriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world. - ANSWER-
Descriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world.
This conditional form is used when the result is always true for this type of condition. Which is it?
First Conditional
Third Conditional
Second Conditional
Zero Conditional - ANSWER-Zero Conditional
This type of sentence contains two or more main clauses linked by a connective. Which is it?
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Independent sentence - ANSWER-Compound sentence
Re using portfolios as an assessment tool, which of the following is not valid?
a. Portfolios integrate teaching and assessment in a continuous process.
b. Portfolios hold concrete evidence of what a learner has achieved and can do.
c. The learners learn how to differentiate.
d. The learner selects the best pieces of work on her own. - ANSWER-d. The learner selects the best
pieces of work on her own.
This tense can be formed by a combination of be + going to + verb stem. Which is it?
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Present Continuous Tense
Future Simple Tense
Present Simple Tense
Future Perfect Tense - ANSWER-Future Simple Tense
Which of the following statements about adverbs is untrue?
They can modify verbs.
They can describe nouns and pronouns.
They can provide information about time, manner and place.
They can modify adjectives. - ANSWER-They can describe nouns and pronouns.
The 5 major word classes are:
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and interjections
Nouns, verbs, conjunctions, prepositions and pronouns
Conjunctions, determiners, prepositions, nouns and adverbs
With regard to modals, which of the following is correct?
Modal verbs take -s in the third person.
Modals change their form, depending upon the situation.
A modal is always the last word in a verb phrase.
You cannot use two modals together. - ANSWER-You cannot use two modals together.
In relation to the main parts of a sentence, which of the following is incorrect?
The main verb is always the first verb in a verb phrase.
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The only pre-requisite for a sentence is a main subject and a main verb.
A predicate is a term used to label the part of a sentence or clause which contains a verb and states
something about the subject.
A clause is a group of related words containing a subject and a verb. - ANSWER-The main verb is always
the first verb in a verb phrase.
Re linguistic structures for cohesion in writing and speech, which of the following is invalid?
Ellipsis
Substitution
Register
Reference - ANSWER-Register
Re categories of pronouns, which of the following is invalid?
Reflexive pronouns
Coordinating pronouns
Object pronouns
Subject pronouns - ANSWER-Coordinating pronouns
When aiming for the best way to teach grammar, which one of the following pieces of advice should you
ignore?
Aim for a deductive approach as much as possible.
Aim for an inductive approach as much as possible.
Avoid standalone grammar sessions as much as possible.
Avoid using metalanguage unless they are aware of this. - ANSWER-Aim for a deductive approach as
much as possible.
TEFL Universal Exam 2025 – Complete Study Guide,
Practice Questions & Certification Prep
Prepare for your TEFL Universal Exam 2025 with this comprehensive study guide, featuring
practice questions, teaching strategies, grammar and language concepts, and exam tips to
help aspiring English teachers pass and earn their TEFL certification.
TEFL Universal Exam
• TEFL certification study guide
• TEFL practice questions
• TEFL exam prep 2025
Nouns, adjectives, verbs, prepositions and adverbs - ANSWER-Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and
interjections
The English language has:
10 tenses
8 tenses
14 tenses
12 tenses - ANSWER-12 tenses
Which of the following statements about prescriptive and descriptive grammar is correct?
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Prescriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world.
Descriptive grammar 'rules' are the 'right' rules, according to some 'experts'.
There is no difference between prescriptive and descriptive grammar.
Descriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world. - ANSWER-
Descriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world.
This conditional form is used when the result is always true for this type of condition. Which is it?
First Conditional
Third Conditional
Second Conditional
Zero Conditional - ANSWER-Zero Conditional
This type of sentence contains two or more main clauses linked by a connective. Which is it?
Compound sentence
Simple sentence
Complex sentence
Independent sentence - ANSWER-Compound sentence
Re using portfolios as an assessment tool, which of the following is not valid?
a. Portfolios integrate teaching and assessment in a continuous process.
b. Portfolios hold concrete evidence of what a learner has achieved and can do.
c. The learners learn how to differentiate.
d. The learner selects the best pieces of work on her own. - ANSWER-d. The learner selects the best
pieces of work on her own.
This tense can be formed by a combination of be + going to + verb stem. Which is it?
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Present Continuous Tense
Future Simple Tense
Present Simple Tense
Future Perfect Tense - ANSWER-Future Simple Tense
Which of the following statements about adverbs is untrue?
They can modify verbs.
They can describe nouns and pronouns.
They can provide information about time, manner and place.
They can modify adjectives. - ANSWER-They can describe nouns and pronouns.
The 5 major word classes are:
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and interjections
Nouns, verbs, conjunctions, prepositions and pronouns
Conjunctions, determiners, prepositions, nouns and adverbs
With regard to modals, which of the following is correct?
Modal verbs take -s in the third person.
Modals change their form, depending upon the situation.
A modal is always the last word in a verb phrase.
You cannot use two modals together. - ANSWER-You cannot use two modals together.
In relation to the main parts of a sentence, which of the following is incorrect?
The main verb is always the first verb in a verb phrase.
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The only pre-requisite for a sentence is a main subject and a main verb.
A predicate is a term used to label the part of a sentence or clause which contains a verb and states
something about the subject.
A clause is a group of related words containing a subject and a verb. - ANSWER-The main verb is always
the first verb in a verb phrase.
Re linguistic structures for cohesion in writing and speech, which of the following is invalid?
Ellipsis
Substitution
Register
Reference - ANSWER-Register
Re categories of pronouns, which of the following is invalid?
Reflexive pronouns
Coordinating pronouns
Object pronouns
Subject pronouns - ANSWER-Coordinating pronouns
When aiming for the best way to teach grammar, which one of the following pieces of advice should you
ignore?
Aim for a deductive approach as much as possible.
Aim for an inductive approach as much as possible.
Avoid standalone grammar sessions as much as possible.
Avoid using metalanguage unless they are aware of this. - ANSWER-Aim for a deductive approach as
much as possible.
