Style, Grammar, and Memory : Aspects of the TOEFL

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This paper examines the validity of certain types of test items which TOEFL candidates can expect to encounter on the test. The analysis addresses the issues of native vs. non-native proficiency, grammar vs. style, and the problem of short-term memory with regard to the TOEFL listening comprehension section, as well as the question of whether the TOEFL is actually a language proficiency test, or a test of secondary linguistic (learned) knowledge of English. The item analysis, which is based upon the TOEFL Sample Test, reveals several problems : points of grammar are confused with elements of style ; the effective time range of short-term memory retention may be exceeded on certain items ; various items require extra-linguistic skills ; and TOEFL testees are expected, on certain items, to perform as well--or better than--native speakers. TOEFL candidates need especially to concentrate their studies on matters of style as opposed to grammar, and should place particular emphasis upon recall of lengthy listening comprehension items.
沖縄大学の論文
1986-03-31