Using suffixes and prefixes to change word forms.
By the time we arrived, the movie ____ (already / start). (Past perfect)
Compound adjectives (e.g., open-minded , well-paid ), word families (e.g., succeed – success – successful ), and phrasal verbs. Speakout Intermediate Quick Check Test
A student fails a major unit exam. Before a costly one-on-one tutoring session, have them take the Quick Check Test for that unit. The pattern of wrong answers reveals the specific micro-skill failure. For example, if a student misses all three questions on stative verbs in the present continuous, you know exactly where to begin remediation.
The Speakout textbook includes a two-page review spread. This is your Bible for the Quick Check Test. Go through every exercise, especially the "Grammar Bank" and "Vocabulary Bank" references. Using suffixes and prefixes to change word forms
Differentiating between will , going to , and Present Continuous for future arrangements. 2. Vocabulary Retrieval
The main purpose of these tests is to provide a low-pressure way to check understanding and ensure students are on track with the course material. The benefits are significant for everyone involved: A student fails a major unit exam
| Test Type | Length | Purpose | |-----------|--------|---------| | Quick Check | 10–15 min | After every 2 units — basic review | | Unit Test | 30–40 min | After each unit — deeper assessment | | Progress Test | 45–60 min | After 5–6 units — cumulative | | Achievement Test | 60–90 min | End of level — final evaluation |