Question 2

You are not sure whether a word should be spelled 'dependent' or 'dependant'. You would

• see the words in your mind and choose by how they look.
• hear them in your mind or out loud.
• find them in the dictionary.
• write both words on paper and choose one

Question 3

You want to plan a surprise party for a friend. You would

• imagine the party happening.
• talk about it on the phone or text others.
• make lists of what to do and what to buy for the party.
• invite friends and just let it happen.

Question 4

You are going to make something special for your family. You would

• look for ideas and plans in books and magazines.
• talk it over with your friends.
• find written instructions to make it.
• make something you have made before.

Question 5

You have been selected as a tutor or a leader for a holiday program. This is interesting for your friends. You would

• show them the map of where it will be held and photos about it.
• describe the activities you will be doing in the program.
• show them the list of activities in the program.
• start practising the activities you will be doing in the program.

Question 6

You are about to buy a new digital camera or mobile phone. Other than price, what would most influence your decision?

• It is the latest design and looks good.
• The salesperson telling you about it.
• Reading the details about its features.
• Trying it.

Question 7

Remember when you learned how to play a new computer or board game. You learned best by

• clues from the diagrams in the instructions.
• listening to somebody explaining it and asking questions.
• reading the instructions.
• watching others do it first.

Question 8

After reading a play you need to do a project. Would you prefer to

• draw or sketch something that happened in the play.
• read a speech from the play.
• write about the play.
• act out a scene from the play.

Question 9

You are about to hook up your parent’s new computer. You would

• follow the diagrams that show how it is done.
• phone, text or email a friend and ask how to do it.
• read the instructions that came with it.
• unpack the box and start putting the pieces together.

Question 10

You need to give directions to go to a house nearby. You would

• draw a map on a piece of paper or get a map online.
• tell them the directions.
• write down the directions as a list.
• walk with them.

Question 11

You have a problem with your knee. Would you prefer that the doctor

• showed you a diagram of what was wrong.
• described to you what was wrong
• gave you an article or brochure that explained knee injuries.
• demonstrated what was wrong using a model of a knee.

Question 12

A new movie has arrived in town. What would most influence your decision to go (or not go)

• you see a preview of it.
• you hear friends talking about it.
• you read what others say about it online or in a magazine.
• it is similar to others you have liked.

Question 13

Do you prefer a teacher who likes to use

• an overview diagram, charts, labelled diagrams and maps.
• class discussions, online discussion, online chat and guest speakers.
• a textbook and plenty of handouts.
• field trips, case studies, videos, labs and hands-on practical sessions.

Question 14

You are learning to take photos with your new digital camera or mobile phone. You would like to have

• diagrams showing the camera and how to use it.
• a chance to ask questions and talk about the camera’s features.
• clear written instructions with lists and bullet points.
• examples of good and poor photos and how to improve them.

Question 15

You want some feedback about an event, competition or test. You would like to have feedback

• that used graphs showing what you achieved.
• from somebody who discussed it with you.
• that used a written description or table of your results.
• that used examples of what you have done.

Question 16

You have to present your ideas to your class. You would

• make diagrams or get graphs to help explain your ideas.
• write a few key words and practice what to say again and again.
• write out your speech and learn it by reading it again and again.
• gather examples and stories to make it real and practical.