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Suggested terms: Paired Choice Task Sample
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in other words
Meaning: Used to explain something in a clearer or simpler way.
Example: In other words, the system only gives pass or fail.
all in all
Meaning: Considering everything; overall.
Example: All in all, I prefer the letter grade system.
aim for
Meaning: To try to achieve something.
Example: Students often aim for an A or A+.
look out for
Meaning: To search for or try to find something.
Example: Students look out for good job opportunities after graduation.
traditional
IPA (UK): /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
IPA (US): /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
Meaning: Following long‑established methods.
Meaning: Following long‑established methods.
Example: Most classes use a traditional letter grade system.
pressure
IPA (UK): /ˈpreʃ.ər/
IPA (US): /ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
Meaning: Stress or force that makes someone feel they must achieve something.
Meaning: Stress or force that makes someone feel they must achieve something.
Example: The pass‑fail system reduces pressure on students.
performance
IPA (UK): /pəˈfɔː.məns/
IPA (US): /pɚˈfɔːr.məns/
Meaning: How well someone does a task.
Meaning: How well someone does a task.
Example: Grades help compare students’ performances.
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