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French 2A Study Guide
Examination for Acceleration (EA)/Credit by Exam (CBE)
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Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). You can view the TEKS for this exam online via the following
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Because questions are not taken from any one source, you can prepare for this exam by
reviewing any of the state-adopted textbooks.
Materials Needed
You will need to bring a #2 pencil to complete the exam. You will receive a computer-graded
answer sheet when you arrive at the testing center. In addition, you can complete the listening and
speaking portions of the exam in one of several ways:
Online: The testing site will provide a computer with Internet access and a headset with a
microphone.
CD-ROM: The testing site will provide an exam CD and listening/recording device. You must
provide a blank, recordable CD.
Cassette Tape: The testing site will provide an exam tape and tape player. You must provide a
blank cassette tape.
IMPORTANT: Please check with your testing center in advance to see which of the above
options are available to you!
Exam Structure
You will be allowed 3 hours to complete this exam. This exam consists of the following seven
parts, for a total of 100 points:
Part 1: Grammar, 20 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 2: Vocabulary, 20 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 3: Reading, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 4: Culture, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 5: Listening, 10 multiple-choice questions, 1 point each
Part 6: Writing, 3 writing prompts, 5 points each
Part 7: Speaking, 3 speaking prompts, 5 points each
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Parts 1–5: These sections consist of multiple-choice questions. Use your computer-graded answer
sheet (“bubble sheet”) to fill in the answers. WARNING: You must fill in each bubble completely
or the answer may not scan correctly. Also, be careful not to bend or crease the sheet, or it may not
scan properly. In addition, be aware that questions left blank, improperly erased, or with more than
one answer will be counted wrong.
Part 6: You will need to write your answers in the space provided for each question. You can
attach an extra sheet of paper if necessary.
Part 7: You will record your answers in the approved manner (online, on CD, or on cassette) and
return the recording with your completed exam. DON’T FORGET! Students sometimes forget to
include the recording with the exam, or they fail to mark their name and Student Identification
Number in a clearly visible manner on the recording device.
Scholastic Honesty
When you arrive at the testing center, you will be asked to carefully read the exam rules and sign a
statement agreeing to take the exam in accordance with the rules. This is called the Examinee’s
Certification. The following is a copy of these rules:
Examinee’s Certification
This certification must be signed before the exam is administered and then returned with the
completed examination attached, or credit for the exam will not be given.
Scholastic dishonesty is a serious academic violation that will not be tolerated. Scholastic
dishonesty encompasses, but is not limited to:
• copying from another student’s work;
• using an unauthorized testing proctor or taking the exam at an unauthorized testing
location;
• using materials not authorized by a testing proctor;
• possessing materials that are not authorized by a testing proctor, such as lessons, books, or
notes;
• knowingly using or soliciting, in whole or part, the contents of an unadministered test;
• collaborating with or seeking aid from another student without authorization during the
test;
• substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself, in
taking a course test or completing any course-related assignment;
• using, buying, stealing, or transporting some or all of the contents of an unadministered test,
test rubric, homework answer, or computer program.
Evidence of scholastic dishonesty will result in a grade of F on the examination and an F in
the course (if applicable).
At the testing center, you will be asked to sign a statement that says
you have read the above and agree to complete the examination with scholastic honesty.
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General Study Tips
The following are general tips to keep in mind while preparing for this exam.
• Use Standard French. (Avoid regional dialects.)
• Be able to read and write in French.
• Foreign language knowledge is cumulative; therefore, you are expected to be familiar with
the vocabulary and grammar topics included in French 1 in addition to what is listed here.
It may be helpful to you to review the Study Guides for the French 1 EA/CBEs.
Additional Study Tips
In this Study Guide you will find direction for your studies and sample questions for each part of
the exam. For each part, you will find study tips and sample questions to give you a general idea of
the types of questions to expect. For the writing and speaking sections, you will also find rubrics to
help you understand how your answers will be graded.
Part 1: Grammar
This section relates to grammar, or the rules of language, associated with the French language. It
builds on the grammar covered in French 1. There are 20 questions in the section. Each question is
worth 1 point, for a total of 20 points.
Grammar Study Tips
Familiarize yourself with the following topics and when/how they are used:
• Adverbial pronouns: y, en; e.g., «Elle y va souvent.» «Ils sont en voyage.»
• Direct object pronouns: me/m’, te/t’, le/l’, la/l’ nous, vous, les; e.g., «Je les connais.»
«Je m’ennuis.» «Il te le dit.» «Il t’attendra.»
• Idiomatic expressions—understand expressions that include venir de + infinitive and
venir + infinitive; e.g., «être en train de» «il y a»
• Indirect object pronouns: me/m’, te/t’, lui, nous, vous, leur; e.g., «Il leur achète deux.» «Ce
la m’étonne. »
• Passé composé with être and avoir; e.g., «Nous sommes arrivés à 14h30.»
• Past tense: Choose the correct past tense for regular and irregular verbs. «J’ai ouvert les
fenêtres après l’orage.» «Après la classe hier, j’ai pu parler avec mon professeur
d’anglais.»
• Present tenses: Choose the correct present tense of a verb to complete a sentence;
e.g., «Vous dites la vérité.» «Les filles lisent un roman.»
• Questions—be prepared to select the most appropriate/grammatically correct answer from
four options. For example, regarding the question, «Les élèves ont été en classe
aujourd’hui?», the correct answer is «Oui, ils y ont été.».
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Sample Grammar Questions
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to replace the missing words or phrases.
1. Marc et Bruno _____ venir.
A.
B.
C.
D.
pouvez
peulent
peuvent
pouvent
2. Le professeur m’a demandé, “Est-ce que tu as _____ le livre qu’il faut livre pour ce
cours?”
A.
B.
C.
D.
lu
lit
lis
lue
3. Tu trouves les garçons drôles?
Oui, je (j’) _____ trouve drôles.
A.
B.
C.
D.
y
en
les
leur
A.
B.
C.
D.
Oui, elle vient.
Non, elle rentre.
Non, elle rentre à 18h00.
Non, elle rentre à 17h00.
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST response to each of the following.
4. Est-ce que Maman rentre du bureau à 17h00 heures?
[Answers: 1: C; 2: A; 3: C; 4: C]
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Part 2: Vocabulary
This section targets your understanding of specific French words and how they are used. It builds
on the vocabulary covered in French 1. There are 20 questions in the section. Each question is
worth 1 point, for a total of 20 points.
Vocabulary Study Tips
Familiarize yourself with French vocabulary associated with the following topics:
• Adjectives; e.g., longue, difficile, amusante, ennuyeuse, fort, fâché, éveillé, sportif, bonne
affaire, vieux, moche, taille, marque, cher
• Adverbs; e.g., jamais, parfois, souvent, rarement
• Answers: be able to select the best answer to a given question. For example, “Non, elle
n’est plus malade.” is a better answer to the question, «Est-ce que Martine est toujours
malade?» than «Elle va visiter le docteur.»
• Clothing; e.g., chausettes, ceinture, écharpe, collier, gants, chaussures
• Common expressions and exclamations; e.g., «Ça fait mal!» «Chacun ses goûts.»
• Infinitive verbs; particularly, sortir, dire, vouloir, pouvoir, venir, écrire, crier, cuire,
enseigner, envoyer, réussir, entendre; be able to select the correct infinitive for a given
context; e.g., «Parle plus fort! On ne peut pas t’entendre!»
• Prepositional phrases; e.g., à la crèche, à l’orchestre, à l’église, dans la cour, dans la
piscine, dans la salon
• Prepositions; e.g., à, avec, dans, en, devant, après, pendant, pour, sans
• Sports; e.g., natation, nautisme, football, gymnastique
• Translations: be able to select the correct translation of future and past statements;
e.g., «Ils sont en train d’étudier.» is “They are studying right now.” not “They have just
studied.” or “They have studied before.”
• Verbs savoir and connaître; particularly, when to use each
Sample Vocabulary Questions
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to replace the missing words or phrases.
1. Ces chaussures ne coûtent que neuf euros. C’est _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
un luxe
une taille
une marque
une bonne affaire
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2. Le weekend, j’aime _____ avec mes amis.
A.
B.
C.
D.
sortir
réussir
vouloir
entendre
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST verb to complete each sentence of Luc and Michèle’s
conversation.
Luc: Salut, Michèle. Qu’est-ce que tu fais aujourd’hui?
Michèle: C’est la fête des Mères et je vais acheter un gâteau pour maman, mais je ne (3)
pas où.
Luc: Je ne (4) pas ta mère. Comment elle s’appelle?
3. C’est la fête des Mères et je vais acheter un gateau pour maman, mais je ne _____ pas où.
A.
B.
C.
D.
sais
sait
connait
connais
4. Je ne _____ pas ta mère.
A.
B.
C.
D.
sais
sait
connait
connais
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST translation for each word or phrase.
5. J’ai fini il y a une heure.
A.
B.
C.
D.
I just finished.
I finished at 11:00.
I worked for an hour.
I finished an hour ago.
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6. Tu as un chat dans la gorge.
A.
B.
C.
D.
You have the flu.
You live in the valley.
Your cat is in the garage.
You have a frog in your throat.
DIRECTIONS: Select the BEST choice to complete the following conversations.
7. Est-ce que Sylvie sort avec quelqu’un?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sylvie ne sort jamais.
Non, elle ne sort avec rien.
Elle ne sort pas toute seule.
Non, elle ne sort avec personne.
8. Mon père aime jouer au golf, au tennis, et au football.
Ton père est très _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
fort
fâché
sportif
éveillé
[Answers: 1: D; 2: A; 3: A; 4: D; 5: D; 6: D; 7: D; 8: C]
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Part 3: Reading
This section assesses your French reading comprehension skills. There are 10 questions in the
section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points.
Reading Study Tips
Practice reading French. During the exam, refer back to the passage as often as necessary to find
the answers to each question.
Sample Reading Questions
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Carefully read each passage below, and then select the BEST response for
each related question.
Ton ami Charles a un examen de chimie aujourd’hui. Les examens de ce professeur sont
toujours extrêmement difficiles. Charles n’a pas réussi le dernier examen et maintenant, il est
très nerveux.
1. Qu’est-ce que tu lui dis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Plus fort!
N’oublie pas.
Bon courage!
Quoi de neuf?
[Answers: 1: C]
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DIRECTIONS: Carefully read the passage below, and then select the BEST response for
each related question.
Paul Smith, un jeune Américain, rentre du sud de la France où il a passé quatre semaines
chez des amis. Très content de ses vacances, il arrive à la gare de Lyon à Paris. Quel beau
voyage! Les trains français sont si confortables. Pendant le trajet, il a écrit plusieurs
lettres à ses parents et à ses amis aux États-Unis.
Paul descend de la voiture impatiemment. Il a faim; il n'a pas mangé depuis plusieurs
heures. Paul cherche son portefeuille. Zut! Il ne l’a pas. Il l’a laissé chez les Dumont, il
en est sûr. Il n’a qu’un ticket de métro sur lui. Comment peut-il lever des fonds? Eh bien,
il peut donner un petit concert. Il prend sa guitare, descend l’escalier du métro et
commence à jouer. Les gens aiment bien sa musique; bientôt il a beaucoup de monnaie
dans son chapeau, mais il n’a plus faim!
2. Combien de semaines est-ce que Paul a passé en vacances?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quatre
Quatorze
Quarante
Quatre-vingts
3. À qui aux États-Unis est-ce qu’il a écrit des lettres?
A.
B.
C.
D.
À ses voisins
À ses parents
À ses cousines
À ses enseignants
4. Où est-ce que Paul a laissé son portefeuille?
A.
B.
C.
D.
À la gare
En France
Sous sa chaise
Chez les Dumont
5. Qu’est-ce qui se passe quand il commence à jouer a guitare?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Il a toujours faim.
Personne n’écoute.
Les gens versent de l’argent dans son chapeau.
Les gens dans le métro n’aiment pas sa musique.
[Answers: 1: C; 2: A; 3: B; 4: D; 5: C]
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Part 4: Culture
This section consists of multiple-choice questions about French practices, perspectives, and
products. It is designed to test your basic understanding of key topics related to French culture.
There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of 10 points.
Culture Study Tips
As you might imagine, there are many, many aspects to French culture. The exam will cover the
following topics specifically:
• Countries bordering France
• Flag of France; particularly, the colors and design of the flag
• Food; particularly, typical French dishes; such as coq au vin, croque-monsieur, crêpes au
chocolat, baguettes, éclairs, mousse, fromage, escargots, fondue, crème brûlée
• Île de la Cité; particularly, its relevance to Paris (traditionally believed to be where Paris
was founded)
• Influential people associated with French culture and their principal occupations and
original nationalities; particularly, Julia Child (chef), Paul Gauguin (painter), Jean-Paul
Sartre (philosopher), and Édith Piaf (singer)
• L’Académie Française; particularly, its primary function
• L’Arc de Triomphe; particularly, who commissioned it
• La Ville-Lumière; particularly, why it is a nickname for the city of Paris (associated with
the educational advancements and ideas occurring in Paris during the Age of
Enlightenment, and because it was the first city in Europe to light public places with gas
lamps)
• Language; particularly, the language from which French is derived
• Major cities in France and their locations; particularly, Paris, Lyon, and Nice
• Musée d’Orsay and Musée du Louvre; particularly, what they were before they were
museums
• Paris; particularly what the neighborhoods and residents are called in French
• Places in France and their English translations; particularly, Sacré Cœur Cathedral, Pont
Neuf, and Notre Dame
• Products made in France that are valued around the world; particularly, wine, bread,
perfume, cheese, and designer clothing
• School days for children in France
• Seine River; particularly, as a place where people can ride in an open-air boat
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Sample Culture Questions
The following are sample questions that may appear on your exam. The correct answers are below,
but try answering the questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Choose the BEST response to each of the following.
1. Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with France?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
The Netherlands
2. Which color is NOT on the French flag?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Red
Blue
Green
White
3. L’Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by _____.
A. Louis XV
B. Charles de Gaulle
C. Georges Pompidou
D. Napoléon Bonaparte
4. Paris is located in the _____ part of France.
A.
B.
C.
D.
eastern
western
northern
southern
5. Before it was a museum, the Louvre was a _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
palace
library
university
scientific place
[Answers: 1: D; 2: C; 3: D; 4: C; 5: A]
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Part 5: Listening
For this part of the exam, you will listen to several recordings and answer questions about what
you hear. There are 10 questions in the section. Each question is worth 1 point, for a total of
10 points.
Listening Study Tip
Practice listening to French audio.
Sample Listening Questions
The following are sample questions. The correct answers are below, but try answering the
questions without looking at the answers first to check your comprehension.
DIRECTIONS: Listen carefully to the recording. Then select the BEST response to the
following questions.
[Recording:]
Demain, c’est la fête des Mères. Aujourd’hui je suis allé aux Galeries
Lafayette pour acheter des cadeaux. Les Galeries Lafayette, c’est un grand
magasin bien connu à Paris. Ma mère aime vraiment les chaussures et il y a
beaucoup de chaussures au cinquième étage. Je lui ai acheté des bottes et des
chaussons, et puis je lui ai aussi acheté une jupe au troisième étage. Après ça,
j’ai vu les électroniques en vente au deuxième étage et je me suis acheté un
lecteur de DVD pour moi-même. Enfin au premier étage, j’ai acheté des
chocolats—un cadeau parfait pour ma mère!
1. Why did the speaker go to the Galeries Lafayette?
A.
B.
C.
D.
To buy new clothes
To buy a party dress
To buy a birthday present
To buy a present for Mother’s Day
2. What did the speaker buy first?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Boots
A skirt
A box of chocolate
A bottle of perfume
3. Where did the speaker buy a skirt?
A.
B.
C.
D.
On the first floor
On the second floor
On the third floor
On the fourth floor
[Answers: 1: D; 2: A; 3: C]
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Part 6: Writing
For this part of the exam, you will respond to several writing prompts using French. There are
3 writing prompts in this section. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points. The
questions are written in English; however, you must answer the questions in French. See below
for a bank of questions from which your questions will be chosen. On the next page, you will find
a rubric that indicates how your instructor will grade this portion of the exam.
Writing Study Tips
• You will receive three prompts from the following set of six.
• You will NOT be allowed to choose which three prompts you answer, so prepare by
writing a French response to all six.
• Use complete sentences with correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
• Reread, edit, and rewrite your answers until you are comfortable responding in French.
Writing Prompts
You will receive three of the following prompts:
DIRECTIONS: In the spaces provided, respond in French to each of the following questions.
You will be graded on your ability to clearly express yourself using complete sentences and
appropriate vocabulary.
1. Describe your ideal summer job using at least four complete sentences in French. Include
what kind of job you want, why you want the job, your previous experience, and what you
intend to do with the money you make.
2. Suppose that you have just finished your study abroad and returned to your home country.
Write a thank-you note to your host family in France. Write at least four complete
sentences in French.
3. Describe a good experience you have had at a party, on a school trip, or on a vacation.
Write about this experience in French using complete sentences. Include a topic sentence
that specifies the event, two or more sentences that give details, and one closing sentence
to wrap up your story.
4. In at least four complete sentences, describe influences from the French culture that
you’ve noticed in the United States. Write your sentences in French.
5. Write a journal entry about what happened one day this year. Include the date, the main
things that happened, and your thoughts or feelings about them. Write a minimum of four
complete sentences in French.
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6. Pretend that you are having a birthday party. Write an email invitation that includes the
time, date, location, and other important details in French. The invitation should be at
least four sentences long.
Writing Rubric
Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade the writing portion of your exam. To get the
maximum number of points, aim to fulfill the requirements in the “Mastery” column below.
Lack of
Competency
(1 pt.)
Too little writing
is provided
and/or fails to
show minimal
understanding.
Writing Rubric
Each prompt is worth 5 points total.
Minimal
Adequate
Advanced
Competency
Competency
Competency
(2 pts.)
(3 pts.)
(4 pts.)
Limited
Response briefly
Response
response shows
develops ideas
addresses the
some evidence of
with some
prompt with
understanding.
transitions.
details and
transitions.
Mastery
(5 pts.)
Response fully
addresses the
prompt with
elaboration and
clear transitions.
Lacks control of
grammar and
uses inaccurate
or very basic
vocabulary.
Limited control
of grammar and
narrow range of
vocabulary.
General control
of grammar and
competent range
of vocabulary.
Consistent
control of
grammar and
wide range of
vocabulary.
Proficient
control of
grammar and an
advanced range
of vocabulary.
Significant
language control
errors make the
response difficult
to follow.
Language control
errors may
distract from
meaning.
Language control
errors may occur
but do not
distract from
meaning.
Few, if any,
language control
errors.
No language
errors.
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Part 7: Speaking
For this part of the exam, you will respond to several written prompts by speaking French. There
are 3 speaking prompts in the section. Each response is worth 5 points for a total of 15 points. The
questions are written in English; however, you must answer the questions in French. See below
for a bank of questions from which your questions will be chosen. On the next page, you will find
a rubric that indicates how your instructor will grade this portion of the exam.
Speaking Study Tips
• You will receive three prompts from the following set of six.
• You will NOT be allowed to choose which three, so prepare by answering all six.
• Write a response to each of the following prompts in French.
• Use complete sentences with correct grammar and pronunciation.
• Practice reading your responses in French. You may wish to record your responses and
play them back to listen to yourself.
• When you are taking the exam, it may help to write your responses and then read what you
have written.
Speaking Prompts
You will receive three of the following prompts.
1. In French and using the passé composé, describe what you did last Sunday. Did you go
to church? Sleep late? Read the paper? Eat at a restaurant? What activities did you do with
your friends and family? Answer in 3–4 complete sentences.
2. Pretend that you are in a restaurant and the waiter is taking your order. In French and in
complete sentences, order an hors d’oeuvre—either soup (tell the waiter what kind) or
salad—a main dish, and either cheese or a typical French dessert. Don’t forget to order
your drink!
3. In 4–5 complete sentences in French, describe how being a student in the United States is
similar to and different from what you know about being a student in France.
4. Suppose a friend is thinking about moving to your neighborhood. In French, describe
your neighborhood to your friend in 4–5 complete sentences.
5. Suppose you have been invited to a birthday party for a friend and are shopping in a
department store for a gift. You decide to shop for new clothes and shoes to wear to the
party. As you enter the store, your personal sales clerk greets you. In 4–5 sentences
in French, tell the clerk what you need, including size, color, price, etc.
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6. Describe how French culture has influenced the rest of the world. Write 4–5 complete
sentences in French discussing the global influence of French film, food, art, style,
language, or products.
When you are finished, it is very important that you listen to the recording to make sure it is
audible. Then make sure your name is attached to your recording device, and submit it with
your exam. You would be surprised how many students forget to submit their recording, or
fail to realize it was a poor recording and thus get no or limited credit for this portion of the
exam.
Speaking Rubric
Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade the speaking portion of your exam. To get
the maximum number of points, aim to fulfill the requirements in the “Mastery” column below.
Lack of
Competency
(1 pt.)
Too little speech
is recorded or it
fails to show
minimal
understanding.
Speaking Rubric
Each prompt is worth 5 points total.
Minimal
Adequate
Advanced
Competency
Competency
Competency
(2 pts.)
(3 pts.)
(4 pts.)
Limited
Response briefly
Response
response shows
develops ideas
addresses the
some evidence of
with some
prompt with
understanding.
transitions.
details and
transitions.
Mastery
(5 pts.)
Response fully
addresses the
prompt with
elaboration and
clear transitions.
Lacks control of
grammar and
uses inaccurate
or very basic
vocabulary.
Limited control
of grammar and
narrow range of
vocabulary.
General control
of grammar and
competent range
of vocabulary.
Consistent
control of
grammar and a
wide range of
vocabulary.
Proficient
control of
grammar and an
advanced range
of vocabulary.
Pronunciation
errors may create
confusion.
Pronunciation
may create
confusion.
Pronunciation is
competent.
Pronunciation is
advanced.
Pronunciation is
excellent.
Frequent and
severe language
control errors
make the
response difficult
to follow.
Language control
errors may
distract from
meaning.
Language control
errors do not
interfere with
meaning.
Few, if any,
language control
errors.
No language
control errors.
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