speaking & writing

Answer Short Question

What is this task?
Answer a short question in 1–3 words.
Skill being practised
Listening + vocabulary.
What you see or hear
A short audio question.
What you do
Speak your answer immediately after the beep.
Step-by-step approach
  1. Focus on the noun / concept requested.
  2. Answer confidently.
Timing
10 s response.
Approach
Listen for the key question word (what, who, where).
Common mistakes
  • • Long answers.
  • • Silence when unsure.
Useful tips
  • • Guess with a plausible single word rather than say nothing.
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