By Million Abebe (MA in TEFL/English and B. Ed. Degree in Pedagogy)
Overview
This explanation contains 3 sections:
This explanation contains 3 sections:
1. Exam Techniques for any question about communication2. Detail Explanation for questions about communication (1995-2015EC)3. Study Techniques (how to make best preparation for any communicationquestion)
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Section-1: Exam Techniques to Answer Communication Questions:
(Using the Given Speech as a Clue)
Under this section, exam techniques that enable you to answer any question about communication/ communicative activities are presented in brief explanation with examples and brief note.
You could answer any question about communication/ communicative activities using the given speech as a clue: given speech + elimination techniques!
In communication/ communicative activities questions, you are given one speech and then asked another speech. So, read the given speech carefully, and try to understand what is said (in the given speech); then guess what could be the other speech (the speech you are asked). Based on that, eliminate unrelated choices (grammatically or contextually wrong choices).
Read the next explanations to see how to apply the techniques!
Q. Haji: Why don't we visit Chebera Churchura?
Gorge: ________________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
Section-1: Exam Techniques to Answer Communication Questions:
(Using the Given Speech as a Clue)
Under this section, exam techniques that enable you to answer any question about communication/ communicative activities are presented in brief explanation with examples and brief note.
You could answer any question about communication/ communicative activities using the given speech as a clue: given speech + elimination techniques!
In communication/ communicative activities questions, you are given one speech and then asked another speech. So, read the given speech carefully, and try to understand what is said (in the given speech); then guess what could be the other speech (the speech you are asked). Based on that, eliminate unrelated choices (grammatically or contextually wrong choices).
Read the next explanations to see how to apply the techniques!
Q. Haji: Why don't we visit Chebera Churchura?
Gorge: ________________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. Is the administration under SNNP or the federal government?B. I think the biggest problem is where to stay. There is no hotel there.C. We have contributed money, though I don't know exactly how much.D. I've seen it on TV and they're now almost finishing it. Great achievement.
Explanation-1
To answer this question and any question about communicative activities, take the given speech as a clue, and then, eliminate unrelated choices: the choices that don't go with the given speech. Look, in the given speech (speech-1), speaker-1 made invitation to visit Chebera Churchura. Based on this, eliminate all the choices which don't go with the given speech. None of the given choices could go with the given speech, except choice B.
Ans. B
Additional Explanation
Dear students, in future, or whenever you are asked communication questions, you don't need to go anywhere; use the above mentioned techniques!
To answer this question and any question about communicative activities, take the given speech as a clue, and then, eliminate unrelated choices: the choices that don't go with the given speech. Look, in the given speech (speech-1), speaker-1 made invitation to visit Chebera Churchura. Based on this, eliminate all the choices which don't go with the given speech. None of the given choices could go with the given speech, except choice B.
Ans. B
Additional Explanation
Dear students, in future, or whenever you are asked communication questions, you don't need to go anywhere; use the above mentioned techniques!
Use the given speech as a clue and then eliminate all unrelated choices! That means, read the given speech and understand 'what is said'; use this as a clue; then eliminate all unrelated choices (the choices that don't go with the given idea/speech).
Let me give additional explanation to show you how to answer the above question and other related question about communicative activities, by using the given speech as a clue and then eliminating unrelated choices.
Look in the above question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. The given speech (speech-1) is wh-word question in which speaker-1 made invitation to visit Chebera Churchura (clue: key words: 'Why don't we visit...'). 'Why + auxiliary verb + subject.. .' is one of the structures to make invitation (clue: see the brief rules, ...). In invitation, the invited person is expected to accept or refuse the invitation, directly or indirectly. For example, the speaker (speaker-1/Haji) invited speaker-2 (Gorge) to visit Chebera Churchura (clue: see speech-1).
Using the given speech as a clue, except choice B, the rest choices (A, C and D) must be eliminated; they are unrelated to the given speech: 'invitation'.
Choice A (Is the administration under SNNP or the federal government?) is unrelated; it talks about administration; this has nothing to do with invitation. The same is true for choices C and D. They talk about 'money' and 'finishing'; these can't be response for invitation.
Choice B (I think the biggest problem is where to stay. There is no hotel there.) is indirectly related to the given speech; speaker-2 refused the invitation indirectly: by mentioning his reason (clue: 'no hotel to stay in').
Ans. B
Brief Rules/Note: Expressing Invitation
Bereket: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. Why do you want that?B. Of course, very happily.C. Restaurants are mushrooming.D. We went to the Hilton last time.
Explanation-2
This question is about invitation. Because the given speech/speech-1 is 'yes/no question' in which speaker-1 invites speaker-2 to join them for dinner (clue: key words 'would you join us'). As I said, above, in invitation, the person who is invited is expected to accept or refuse the invitation. So, using this (the given speech: 'invitation') as a clue, all the above choices should be eliminated except B. Look none of them shows accepting or refusing the invitation.
Ans. B
Q. Colleague: We're going out for dinner tonight, aren't we?
You: ____________________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
This question is about invitation. Because the given speech/speech-1 is 'yes/no question' in which speaker-1 invites speaker-2 to join them for dinner (clue: key words 'would you join us'). As I said, above, in invitation, the person who is invited is expected to accept or refuse the invitation. So, using this (the given speech: 'invitation') as a clue, all the above choices should be eliminated except B. Look none of them shows accepting or refusing the invitation.
Ans. B
Q. Colleague: We're going out for dinner tonight, aren't we?
You: ____________________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. That restaurant is always busy.B. I am not coming, if you don't mind.C. How much money do we have for that?D. Are you a member of the Social Committee?
Explanation-3
Just like the previous question, the above question also about invitation. Using the given speech as a clue, you could answer this question in two simple steps. The given speech is tag question in which speaker-1 invited speaker-2 dinner (clue: 'aren't we?'). Look again the given choices; none of them talks about accepting or refusing the invitation except choice B; in choice B the invited person refused the invitation directly 'I am not coming...'.
Ans. B
Attention Please
Dear students, before directly going to the detail explanation, please:
Just like the previous question, the above question also about invitation. Using the given speech as a clue, you could answer this question in two simple steps. The given speech is tag question in which speaker-1 invited speaker-2 dinner (clue: 'aren't we?'). Look again the given choices; none of them talks about accepting or refusing the invitation except choice B; in choice B the invited person refused the invitation directly 'I am not coming...'.
Ans. B
Attention Please
Dear students, before directly going to the detail explanation, please:
- Practice the given questions (Entrance Part-2 and Part-3)!!
- Read Study Techniques (how to make best preparation for any question about communication); see the end of this explanation
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Section-2: Detail Explanation for Questions about Communication (Grade 12 Entrance: 1995-2015EC)Next detail explanations are given for questions about communication (1995-2015EC) by applying the above mentioned exam techniques (using the given speech as a clue/'given speech + elimination techniques) with brief rules.
Q. Amesu: When is your sister going to the university?
Yonas: _______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. In my opinion, she is not going to do that. She is not interested.B. Addis Ababa University is her favorite choice.C. She wants to go to Dubai and work. They have bought her a ticket.D. None of the universities will start within a month. They are not ready.
Explanation-4
In the above question, the given speech (speech-1) is an interrogative that asks for time (clue: key word 'When' is your...). Look each choice; the answer to the given interrogative has not been mentioned directly. But you can get the correct answer by eliminating all unrelated choices using the given speech as clue.
In the above question, the given speech (speech-1) is an interrogative that asks for time (clue: key word 'When' is your...). Look each choice; the answer to the given interrogative has not been mentioned directly. But you can get the correct answer by eliminating all unrelated choices using the given speech as clue.
Choice B talks about 'her favorite university' but speaker-1 didn't ask for 'her favorite university'; eliminate it.
Choice C talks about 'going to Dubai and working there' but speaker-1 didn't ask for this. This also must be eliminated.
Choice D talks about 'starting time of universities' although this talks about time, speaker-1 didn't ask for this. This also must be eliminated.
Ans. A
Tip: Beauty of Elimination Techniques
- If you are 100% sure that choices B, C and D can't be correct answer, whether you like or not the rest choice (A) must be correct answer, 100% sure!
- This is one of the key advantages of elimination techniques!
- If you are not sure about correct answer, first eliminate the choice/choices that you are sure that they are wrong!
Q. Chuchu: Your friend has got a good job, hasn't she?
Meklit: _______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. Getting a job is not very easy these days.B. Yes, she had got a job. I heard it is out of town.C. She graduated about five years back, you know.D. I feel that the offer is rather too low, birr 2500 a month.
Explanation-5
In the above question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. In the given speech, speaker-1 believes that she (Your friend) has got a ''good job'' and he asked speaker-2 (Meklit) if she agrees or disagrees with this using 'tag question'. But look the given choices; only choice D expresses go with the given speech.
Ans. D
Additional Explanation
Choice A (Getting a job is not very easy these days.) is the first choice to be eliminated for two reasons: it talks about general idea (problem of getting a job). Second, the given speech doesn't talk about getting job; it talks about getting a good job. Based on this reason (second), choice B should also be eliminated. Speaker-1 didn't asked whether she got job or not.
Choice C (She graduated about five years back, you know.) also must be eliminated because it is absolutely unrelated to the given speech.
In the above question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. In the given speech, speaker-1 believes that she (Your friend) has got a ''good job'' and he asked speaker-2 (Meklit) if she agrees or disagrees with this using 'tag question'. But look the given choices; only choice D expresses go with the given speech.
Ans. D
Additional Explanation
Choice A (Getting a job is not very easy these days.) is the first choice to be eliminated for two reasons: it talks about general idea (problem of getting a job). Second, the given speech doesn't talk about getting job; it talks about getting a good job. Based on this reason (second), choice B should also be eliminated. Speaker-1 didn't asked whether she got job or not.
Choice C (She graduated about five years back, you know.) also must be eliminated because it is absolutely unrelated to the given speech.
Q. Kebede: Do you think their plan is going to work out?
Nigist: _______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
Nigist: _______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. Good plan can sometimes fail.B. Who knows? Let's wait and see.C. Plans should be carefully discussed.D. By the way, who has masterminded it?
Explanation-6
The given speech is 'yes or no question' that asks for opinion (clue: key words 'Do you think ...' is one of the ways to ask for opinion; moreover, one of the uses of 'yes or no question' is to ask for opinion; see the above brief rules and also under 'interrogative'). Look the given choices; all the given choices are related to the given speech.
Note: Choose the best!
Sometimes, all or some of the given choices are related to the given speech.
The given speech is 'yes or no question' that asks for opinion (clue: key words 'Do you think ...' is one of the ways to ask for opinion; moreover, one of the uses of 'yes or no question' is to ask for opinion; see the above brief rules and also under 'interrogative'). Look the given choices; all the given choices are related to the given speech.
Note: Choose the best!
Sometimes, all or some of the given choices are related to the given speech.
- If all or some of the given choices are related to the given speech, look the meaning carefully and choose the best one.
- Let me show how to do this, next.
Choices A and C talk about plan but they are too general. Mostly, questions about communicative activities deal with specific/contextual issues, not general issues. If a given choice is too general, eliminate it. So, eliminate both these choices: your probability of getting is 50% (when you eliminate two choices)!
Choices B and D are related to the given speech; they are also specific. Because each of them talks about the plan mentioned in the given speech: see 'it' in choice D; 'see' in choice B refers to what will happen to the plan. In addition, while expressing opinion, before giving opinion on a given thing, asking who did that thing may be possible as it is on choice D. But choice B is more related to the given speech because it is common to use the expression 'Who knows? Let's wait and see.' while expressing opinions.
Ans. B
Brief Rules/Note: Expressing Opinions
Chaltu: _______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. I am afraid, it is not.B. Is that still a double digit?C. What did you buy these days?D. How about demand-supply balance?
Explanation-7
The given speech (speech-1) is generally, an interrogative; specifically, which asks for opinion/agreement (clue: 'Don't you think so?'). 'Don't you think so?' is used to ask for someone's opinion/agreement on a given thing. Look the given choices; none of the given choices shows opinion/agreement except A.
Ans. A
Q. Biritu: The Prime Minister passed away. The news was on the radio.
Gelane: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
The given speech (speech-1) is generally, an interrogative; specifically, which asks for opinion/agreement (clue: 'Don't you think so?'). 'Don't you think so?' is used to ask for someone's opinion/agreement on a given thing. Look the given choices; none of the given choices shows opinion/agreement except A.
Ans. A
Q. Biritu: The Prime Minister passed away. The news was on the radio.
Gelane: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. Who said that he died?B. It could be true. I know he was ill.C. His supporters like him very much.D. He was so popular with his people.
Explanation-8
Here, speech-1 is given and speech-2 (what Gelane could say) is asked. Take the given speech (what Biritu said) as a clue and then eliminate unrelated choices.
Choice A (Who said that he died?) is wrong; it doesn't go with the given speech; it should be eliminated. Because in the given speech, Biritu mentioned who said; it said on the radio.
Choices C and D are also unrelated to the given speech; they must be eliminated. Both choices talk the same or related ideas: the acceptance that the Prime Minister had from the people.
The only choice, now, you are left with is choice B. You are 100% sure that the rest choices can't be answer; whether you know or not choice B must be correct answer!
Ans. B
Q. Teacher: I always see Mimi and Bultum studying. They're working hard.
Colleague: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
Here, speech-1 is given and speech-2 (what Gelane could say) is asked. Take the given speech (what Biritu said) as a clue and then eliminate unrelated choices.
Choice A (Who said that he died?) is wrong; it doesn't go with the given speech; it should be eliminated. Because in the given speech, Biritu mentioned who said; it said on the radio.
Choices C and D are also unrelated to the given speech; they must be eliminated. Both choices talk the same or related ideas: the acceptance that the Prime Minister had from the people.
The only choice, now, you are left with is choice B. You are 100% sure that the rest choices can't be answer; whether you know or not choice B must be correct answer!
Ans. B
Q. Teacher: I always see Mimi and Bultum studying. They're working hard.
Colleague: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. Maybe, they'll also need to do other things in between.B. Bultum is one of the very hardworking students in class.C. Great! There is a good chance they'll pass the nationality exam.D. You know, I teach them two subjects_Biology and Chemistry.
Explanation-9
In the above question, the two people (teachers) are talking about the two students (Mimi and Bultum); these teachers are expressing their opinions about these students.
Ans. C (WHY?)
I repeat!
Dear students/anyone reading this explanation, I am showing "how to answer any question about communicative activities using the given speech as clue"!
A given communicative activities question is about advice/suggestion:
Q. You: He wouldn't give me back my computer. What should I do?
Sister: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
In the above question, the two people (teachers) are talking about the two students (Mimi and Bultum); these teachers are expressing their opinions about these students.
Ans. C (WHY?)
I repeat!
Dear students/anyone reading this explanation, I am showing "how to answer any question about communicative activities using the given speech as clue"!
- Whenever you are asked 'question about communicative activities', read the given speech; understand it and then eliminate all the choices that don't go with the given speech (what is said in the given speech)!
- I am sure; you will be able to answer any question about communicative activities using the given speech as clue!
- In FUTURE, please, use the techniques, whenever you are asked any question about communicative activities!
A given communicative activities question is about advice/suggestion:
- If in speech-1, the speaker (speaker-1) asks for advice/suggestion directly using interrogative sentences (wh-questions/ yes or no questions/tag questions).
- If he/she (speaker-1) talks about his/her problems or about someone else's problems, that question is about advice/suggestion!
- Just like other communicative activities questions, you could also answer such type of questions using the given speech as a clue.
Q. You: He wouldn't give me back my computer. What should I do?
Sister: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. Unless you pay him back his money, he willnot do it.B. Is that the computer they gave you from your office?C. Doesn't he know that computers make life very easy?D. It is very difficult to do assignments without a computer.
Explanation-10
In the above question, speech-1 is given. Speaker-1 asked his/her sister for advice, directly, using wh-questions (clue: key words 'What should I do?'; this is one of the ways to ask for advice/suggestion! See rules, above). Speaker-2 (sister) is expected to give advice/suggestion or 'what should be done/ shouldn't be done'!
Use this as a clue and then eliminate all the choices that don't go with the given speech or that can't be advice/suggestion. Look the above choices; except choice A the other choices are completely unrelated to the given speech or they are not advice/suggestion. Choice B talks about the owner of the computer; choices C and D talk about the importance of computer.
Ans. A
Q. Kidane: I'm feeling dizzy.
Chaltu: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
In the above question, speech-1 is given. Speaker-1 asked his/her sister for advice, directly, using wh-questions (clue: key words 'What should I do?'; this is one of the ways to ask for advice/suggestion! See rules, above). Speaker-2 (sister) is expected to give advice/suggestion or 'what should be done/ shouldn't be done'!
Use this as a clue and then eliminate all the choices that don't go with the given speech or that can't be advice/suggestion. Look the above choices; except choice A the other choices are completely unrelated to the given speech or they are not advice/suggestion. Choice B talks about the owner of the computer; choices C and D talk about the importance of computer.
Ans. A
Q. Kidane: I'm feeling dizzy.
Chaltu: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
A. Some feelings are difficult to manage.B. It sometimes, rains here.C. Perhaps you are right.D. If I were you, I'd see a doctor.
Explanation-11
In this question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. Speaker-1/Kidane asked for advice/ suggestion, indirectly (clue: he talked about his problem: key words 'feeling dizzy'). 'Talking about one's own problem/others' problems' is one of the ways to ask for advice/suggestion, indirectly (see the brief rules, above). Using this (the given speech/ Kidane's idea) as a clue, you could eliminate all the choices that don't go with it.
In this question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. Speaker-1/Kidane asked for advice/ suggestion, indirectly (clue: he talked about his problem: key words 'feeling dizzy'). 'Talking about one's own problem/others' problems' is one of the ways to ask for advice/suggestion, indirectly (see the brief rules, above). Using this (the given speech/ Kidane's idea) as a clue, you could eliminate all the choices that don't go with it.
Look the given choices; none of them talks about advice/suggestion but choice D (clue: 'conditional type 2 is one of the ways to give advice/suggestion, see rules.). So, eliminate choices A-C or choose choice D.
Ans. D
Q. Tamrat: I'm finished with my girl friend.
Abebe: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
A. I'd rather you talk to her one more time.B. Who was her former boyfriend?C. I'm meeting mine this afternoon.D. How long have you been together?
Explanation-12
Here, in speech-1, speaker-1/Tamrat asked for advice/suggestion, indirectly (clue: he talked about his problem: key words '... finished with my girl friend'). Based on this, speaker-2/Abebe is expected to give him advice/suggestion. For this reason, all the choices that don't express advice/suggestion should be eliminated: except choice A, the rest must be eliminated; they are unrelated to giving advice/suggestion.
Ans. A
Q. Tadesse: Oh, dear! The car has just crashed.
Alemu: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
Here, in speech-1, speaker-1/Tamrat asked for advice/suggestion, indirectly (clue: he talked about his problem: key words '... finished with my girl friend'). Based on this, speaker-2/Abebe is expected to give him advice/suggestion. For this reason, all the choices that don't express advice/suggestion should be eliminated: except choice A, the rest must be eliminated; they are unrelated to giving advice/suggestion.
Ans. A
Q. Tadesse: Oh, dear! The car has just crashed.
Alemu: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
A. He must have been driving fast.B. It was a nice car.C. The driver must have been drunk.D. Come on. We must call an ambulance.
Explanation-13
Just like the previous two questions, in the above question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. In speech-1, speaker-1/Tadesse asked for advice/ suggestion indirectly by talking about what happened to the car (clue: key words '... car has just crashed.'). Look the given choices; choice B is completely unrelated to the given speech whereas choices A, C and D could be related to the given speech. But choice D is more related to the given speech because if a car is crashed, the immediate action is helping the victims rather than talking about the possible causes.
Ans. D
Q. Shite: We're going to Lalibela for a tour next week. Isn't that marvellous?
Aster: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
Just like the previous two questions, in the above question, speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked. In speech-1, speaker-1/Tadesse asked for advice/ suggestion indirectly by talking about what happened to the car (clue: key words '... car has just crashed.'). Look the given choices; choice B is completely unrelated to the given speech whereas choices A, C and D could be related to the given speech. But choice D is more related to the given speech because if a car is crashed, the immediate action is helping the victims rather than talking about the possible causes.
Ans. D
Q. Shite: We're going to Lalibela for a tour next week. Isn't that marvellous?
Aster: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. It might take a few days to get there.B. When are you planning to come back?C. Why do people spend money going around?D. Brilliant. You may also consider seeing Bahir Dar.
Explanation-14
In speech-1, speaker-1/Shite asked for advice/ suggestion directly by using tag question (clue: key words 'Isn't that marvellous?'; moreover, tag question is one of the ways to ask for advice/suggestion; see rules.).
As I repeatedly say, when the given speech/speech-1 talks about asking for advice/suggestion, speaker-2 is expected to give advice/suggestion. Using the given speech as clue, the above and other related questions (about communicative activities) could be answered: 100% sure! The only choice that 'expresses advice/suggestion' is choice D; the rest choices have nothing to do with giving advice/ suggestion.
Ans. D
Q. Sosina: ___________________________
Nigisti: It may be good to see a doctor. (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
In speech-1, speaker-1/Shite asked for advice/ suggestion directly by using tag question (clue: key words 'Isn't that marvellous?'; moreover, tag question is one of the ways to ask for advice/suggestion; see rules.).
As I repeatedly say, when the given speech/speech-1 talks about asking for advice/suggestion, speaker-2 is expected to give advice/suggestion. Using the given speech as clue, the above and other related questions (about communicative activities) could be answered: 100% sure! The only choice that 'expresses advice/suggestion' is choice D; the rest choices have nothing to do with giving advice/ suggestion.
Ans. D
Q. Sosina: ___________________________
Nigisti: It may be good to see a doctor. (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. How about my back?B. My back is aching. What shall I do?C. My back seems-to be improving a lot.D. I have finished the tablets for my back.
Explanation-15
Just like the previous question, here, also, you are given speech-2 and asked speech-1; moreover, the given speech/speech-2 is about giving suggestion (clue: key words '... see a doctor'). Using the key words as clue, in speech-1, speaker-1 must have asked for advice/suggestion directly or indirectly. Look the given choices; the only choice that deals with this (advice) is B.
Ans. B
Q. Shashe: I wanted to buy a TV but I couldn't decide the brand.
Melat: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
Just like the previous question, here, also, you are given speech-2 and asked speech-1; moreover, the given speech/speech-2 is about giving suggestion (clue: key words '... see a doctor'). Using the key words as clue, in speech-1, speaker-1 must have asked for advice/suggestion directly or indirectly. Look the given choices; the only choice that deals with this (advice) is B.
Ans. B
Q. Shashe: I wanted to buy a TV but I couldn't decide the brand.
Melat: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. The best these days is Sony TLC.B. Most TV programs are really boring.C. Good TV cost over 50,000 birr now.D. I know someone who sell electronics stuff.
Explanation-16
Just like the previous question, this question is also about suggestion/advice (clue: see what speaker-1 said or the given speech is about). Speaker-1 is asking for the best TV brand to buy. This is directly mentioned on choice A. Look the rest choices are unrelated to the given speech.
Ans. A
Q. Tesfaye: The security guard tells me his wife has been hospitalized.
You: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
Just like the previous question, this question is also about suggestion/advice (clue: see what speaker-1 said or the given speech is about). Speaker-1 is asking for the best TV brand to buy. This is directly mentioned on choice A. Look the rest choices are unrelated to the given speech.
Ans. A
Q. Tesfaye: The security guard tells me his wife has been hospitalized.
You: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. You know, I have never met his wife, have you?B. Really? Health care is very expensive these days.C. What a pity! Who takes care of the children then?D. Perhaps we could contribute some money and help.
Explanation-17
To answer this question using the given speech (what is said in the given speech) as a clue, ...
The given speech talks about what happened to 'the wife of security guard': sickness. You are asked to guess what should be done/said to sick person. Cross-check this with each choice and eliminate unrelated choices or you could directly choose the choice that could go with this. The only choice that expresses what could be done/said to sick person is choice D. 100% sure, the rest choices should be eliminated.
Ans. D
Additional Explanation
Let's see how the above question could be answered by using the given speech (what is said in the given speech) as a clue so that students will be able to be more familiar with the techniques and use it in future.
Choice A is completely unrelated with the given speech; it talks about meeting her. Choices B and C are relatively related to the given speech. But choice B is too general (expensiveness of health care) and choice C is more related than choice B but choice D is the most related choice (it talks about help).
Q. Alemu: She has a bad headache. She always suffers.
Densamo: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
To answer this question using the given speech (what is said in the given speech) as a clue, ...
The given speech talks about what happened to 'the wife of security guard': sickness. You are asked to guess what should be done/said to sick person. Cross-check this with each choice and eliminate unrelated choices or you could directly choose the choice that could go with this. The only choice that expresses what could be done/said to sick person is choice D. 100% sure, the rest choices should be eliminated.
Ans. D
Additional Explanation
Let's see how the above question could be answered by using the given speech (what is said in the given speech) as a clue so that students will be able to be more familiar with the techniques and use it in future.
Choice A is completely unrelated with the given speech; it talks about meeting her. Choices B and C are relatively related to the given speech. But choice B is too general (expensiveness of health care) and choice C is more related than choice B but choice D is the most related choice (it talks about help).
Q. Alemu: She has a bad headache. She always suffers.
Densamo: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. I hate headaches.B. Shall we give her pain killers?C. Has she been working for long?D. Headaches are sometimes so bad.
Explanation-18
Just like the previous question, here, in the above question, you are given speech-1 and asked speech-2 (what speaker-2/Densamo) could say. To answer this question and other related questions, use the given speech as a clue.
Look the given speech (what speaker-1/Alemu said); he talks about bad headache and he expects solution from speaker-2 (Densamo)!
Take this and cross-check it with each choice and then eliminate all unrelated choices!
All the given choices are unrelated with the given speech except choice B. They are unrelated: they have nothing to do with solution.
Choice A (I hate headaches.) is unrelated; it is person feeling: it has nothing to do with solution.
Choice C (Has she been working for long?) is unrelated:
Choice D (Headaches are sometimes so bad.)
Note
In questions about communicative activities that deal with agreement, a given speaker forwards/ suggests/proposes a given idea and then, the listener is expected to agree or disagree with the forwarded/ suggested/proposed idea. Just like any other question about communicative activities, you could answer questions that deals with agreement, using the given speech as a clue.
Just like the previous question, here, in the above question, you are given speech-1 and asked speech-2 (what speaker-2/Densamo) could say. To answer this question and other related questions, use the given speech as a clue.
Look the given speech (what speaker-1/Alemu said); he talks about bad headache and he expects solution from speaker-2 (Densamo)!
Take this and cross-check it with each choice and then eliminate all unrelated choices!
All the given choices are unrelated with the given speech except choice B. They are unrelated: they have nothing to do with solution.
Choice A (I hate headaches.) is unrelated; it is person feeling: it has nothing to do with solution.
Choice C (Has she been working for long?) is unrelated:
Choice D (Headaches are sometimes so bad.)
Note
In questions about communicative activities that deal with agreement, a given speaker forwards/ suggests/proposes a given idea and then, the listener is expected to agree or disagree with the forwarded/ suggested/proposed idea. Just like any other question about communicative activities, you could answer questions that deals with agreement, using the given speech as a clue.
To do so, read the given speech carefully and cross-check it with each choice; then, eliminate all unrelated choices. For example, look the next explanations.
Q. Director: We are going to suspend that student who broke the window.
Unit Leader: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
Q. Director: We are going to suspend that student who broke the window.
Unit Leader: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2015: N)
A. Such misconducts are becoming a fashion.B. I agree. That would be an essential measures.C. Which section does he belong to? Section 4?D. Amazing! Why do some students like to misbehave?
Explanation-19
Speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked; read the given speech carefully and use it as a clue to answer the question. Look the question is about agreement. Because speaker-1/director said that they are going to suspend that student who broke the window. Speaker-2/Unit Leader is expected to agree or disagree with this proposal. Again, look the given choices; none of them goes with the given speech except choice B. Because they don't express agreement or disagreement. Therefore, choices A, C and D should be eliminated.
Ans. B
Q. Bulti: The enemy is approaching. We have to evacuate soon.
Gebrai: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
Speech-1 is given and speech-2 is asked; read the given speech carefully and use it as a clue to answer the question. Look the question is about agreement. Because speaker-1/director said that they are going to suspend that student who broke the window. Speaker-2/Unit Leader is expected to agree or disagree with this proposal. Again, look the given choices; none of them goes with the given speech except choice B. Because they don't express agreement or disagreement. Therefore, choices A, C and D should be eliminated.
Ans. B
Q. Bulti: The enemy is approaching. We have to evacuate soon.
Gebrai: ______________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. Who else is evacuating?B. This area is ideal for them.C. Perhaps, we might need to do that.D. I think, they have soldiers in excess of us.
Explanation-20
In the given speech, the speaker-1/Bulti is asking for the agreement of speaker-2/Gebrai (clue: Bulti is telling Gebrai that they have to evacuate/leave a given place soon and he also mentioned his reason). Speaker-1/Bulti suggested to leave the place quickly with his reason. Speaker-2 is expected to agree or disagree. Using this as a clue, look each choice and eliminate unrelated choices. None of the given choices talks about agreement/ disagreement except choice C.
Ans. C
Q. Abebe: Let us contribute to the building of the Renaissance Dam.
You: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
In the given speech, the speaker-1/Bulti is asking for the agreement of speaker-2/Gebrai (clue: Bulti is telling Gebrai that they have to evacuate/leave a given place soon and he also mentioned his reason). Speaker-1/Bulti suggested to leave the place quickly with his reason. Speaker-2 is expected to agree or disagree. Using this as a clue, look each choice and eliminate unrelated choices. None of the given choices talks about agreement/ disagreement except choice C.
Ans. C
Q. Abebe: Let us contribute to the building of the Renaissance Dam.
You: _____________ (G-12: Entrance: 2007)
A. Splendid! I can't agree more.B. l was really proud when I visited it.C. What is the position of Egypt now?D. How much of it has been completed?
Explanation-21
The above question is about agreement because in the given speech, speaker-1/Abebe suggested idea to contribute for building of the Renaissance Dam (clue: see speech-1). The listener/speaker-2 is expected to agree or disagree on the idea of contribution. Now, take this (the given speech/what is said in speech-1) as a clue, look each choice and then eliminate the choices that don't go with this. Except choice A, the rest choices must be eliminated because none of them (B-D) shows agreement or disagreement.
Ans. A
Additional Explanation
In the above question, speak-2 strongly agreed with what speaker-1 said.
Although 'I can't agree more.' is written in negative sentence, this expression shows strong agreement (see the above rules). In addition, 'splendid' (as used on choiceA) means, 'excellent'.
Q. Shitaye: I suggest that we give some money to famine victims.
Osman: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
The above question is about agreement because in the given speech, speaker-1/Abebe suggested idea to contribute for building of the Renaissance Dam (clue: see speech-1). The listener/speaker-2 is expected to agree or disagree on the idea of contribution. Now, take this (the given speech/what is said in speech-1) as a clue, look each choice and then eliminate the choices that don't go with this. Except choice A, the rest choices must be eliminated because none of them (B-D) shows agreement or disagreement.
Ans. A
Additional Explanation
In the above question, speak-2 strongly agreed with what speaker-1 said.
Although 'I can't agree more.' is written in negative sentence, this expression shows strong agreement (see the above rules). In addition, 'splendid' (as used on choiceA) means, 'excellent'.
Q. Shitaye: I suggest that we give some money to famine victims.
Osman: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
A. Drought, comes every ten years.B. Have people been displaced by the famine?C. That's a good idea!D. Children suffer most during famine.
Explanation-22
In the given speech, speaker-1 suggested that they should give some money to famine victims. Osman is expected to agree or disagree to give money. Based on this, all the given choices must be eliminated but C. Because the ideas on choices A, B and D are related to famine but not to agreement or disagreement on the proposed idea (the idea in the given speech/speech-1).
Ans. C
Q. Kebede: Women should stay at home.
Degefa: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
In the given speech, speaker-1 suggested that they should give some money to famine victims. Osman is expected to agree or disagree to give money. Based on this, all the given choices must be eliminated but C. Because the ideas on choices A, B and D are related to famine but not to agreement or disagreement on the proposed idea (the idea in the given speech/speech-1).
Ans. C
Q. Kebede: Women should stay at home.
Degefa: _________ (G-12: Entrance: 1995)
A. They do the house work.B. They were easily angry.C. I totally disagree with you.D. They are weak creatively.
Explanation-23
In the above question, speaker-1 suggested that women should stay at home (clue: see the given speech/speech-1). Speaker-2/Degefa is expected to agree or disagree. Eliminate unrelated choices.
Ans. C
Q. Brother: Isn’t the day so wet? Even then, I suggest we go for a short walk.
Sister: __________ (G-12: Entrance: 2004)
In the above question, speaker-1 suggested that women should stay at home (clue: see the given speech/speech-1). Speaker-2/Degefa is expected to agree or disagree. Eliminate unrelated choices.
Ans. C
Q. Brother: Isn’t the day so wet? Even then, I suggest we go for a short walk.
Sister: __________ (G-12: Entrance: 2004)
A. I can’t agree less.B. Do you have a rain coat?C. It has been like that all morning.D. If we drive, we can get there faster.
Explanation-24
In the given speech/speech-1, speaker-1 suggested that they should go for walk even though it is wet day (see the given speech). His sister is expected to agree or disagree with this idea. Look the given choices; the only choice that could go with agreement or disagreement is choice A. Because the expression 'I can’t agree less.' is one of the ways to express agreement or disagreement, specifically, it is used to show disagreement (see rules, above).
Ans. A
Q. Senbeta: This place has enormously changed. Isn’t that surpising?
Solomon: __________ (G-12: Entrance: 2004)
In the given speech/speech-1, speaker-1 suggested that they should go for walk even though it is wet day (see the given speech). His sister is expected to agree or disagree with this idea. Look the given choices; the only choice that could go with agreement or disagreement is choice A. Because the expression 'I can’t agree less.' is one of the ways to express agreement or disagreement, specifically, it is used to show disagreement (see rules, above).
Ans. A
Q. Senbeta: This place has enormously changed. Isn’t that surpising?
Solomon: __________ (G-12: Entrance: 2004)
A. Yes, I wish you were here.B. They demolished everything.C. Sure. I can’t believe it myself.D. All this has changed very fast.
Explanation-25
In the above question, speaker-1 said that the place is radically changed and adding 'tag question' (see the given speech/speech-1). Speaker-2/Solomon is expected to agree or disagree with Senbeta's idea (clue: look the given tag question: 'Isn’t that surpising?').
Ans. C (WHY?)
Attention Please
In the above question, speaker-1 said that the place is radically changed and adding 'tag question' (see the given speech/speech-1). Speaker-2/Solomon is expected to agree or disagree with Senbeta's idea (clue: look the given tag question: 'Isn’t that surpising?').
Ans. C (WHY?)
Attention Please
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Section-3: Study Techniques (How to Make Best Preparation for any Question about Communication)
- Practice the given questions (Entrance Part-1 and Part-2); click here, for the questions!!
Section-3: Study Techniques (How to Make Best Preparation for any Question about Communication)
Questions about communication/communicative activities do not need more preparation just like grammar and writing contents that need to be studied the whole year. These questions need only to make intensive preparation!
Intensive preparation: studying a lot of contents within short time. Communicative activities, vocabulary and reading passage questions need intensive preparation! Because there are not detail rules to be studied, memorized, remembered, you do not need to study the whole year... just like grammar and writing contents.
Intensive preparation at least the next 3 things:
Intensive preparation: studying a lot of contents within short time. Communicative activities, vocabulary and reading passage questions need intensive preparation! Because there are not detail rules to be studied, memorized, remembered, you do not need to study the whole year... just like grammar and writing contents.
Intensive preparation at least the next 3 things:
- Having basic concept
- To answer communicative activities questions, read about the topics (based on the given focus areas) and get some basic concept!
- Making Intensive Practice
- Take a few days and practice a lot of questions by taking from different years Entrance Exam questions; focusing only on communicative activities questions.
- Do this repeatedly with some intervals until you feel confident (feeling confident depends ...) because a single or a few practices can't be guarantee!
- Having Exam Techniques
- You have to have different exam techniques that enable you to answer communicative activities.
- For example, you could use the techniques on section-1 (above)!
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