SACE Stage 2 Italian (continuers) key terms

The marks and grades teachers give during the school year, based on tasks done in class. In this subject it usually counts for a set share of the final result.

A short in-class test on a recently studied topic, such as a grammar point or a set of vocabulary. Marks from verifica often feed into school-based assessment.

A longer written task done under supervision during lesson time, for example a structured essay or a reading-and-writing paper. It is marked and counts towards school assessment.

An oral question-and-answer session in which a student speaks on a topic without preparation. Teachers use it to judge fluency, range of language and accuracy.

A planned spoken presentation on a topic, often supported by brief notes. It tests the ability to organise ideas and speak clearly for a set time.

The school report issued at the end of a term or year, listing grades for each subject. It summarises how school-based assessment has gone.

A single mark awarded for a piece of work or a subject, usually shown as a number or a letter. Students compare voti to see how they are progressing.

A written composition on a set topic, usually with an introduction, developed paragraphs and a conclusion. It is assessed for content, structure and language accuracy.

A first rough version of a piece of writing, produced before the final copy. Drafting helps students check grammar, vocabulary and organisation before submitting work.

The stage of reading through your own work to find and correct mistakes. It covers spelling, agreement, verb tenses and whether the message is clear.

The teacher's marking of work, often with symbols or comments showing errors and strengths. Students are expected to learn from correzione and avoid repeating mistakes.

A mistake in grammar, spelling, vocabulary or register. Teachers often distinguish small slips from errors that change meaning or break communication.

The matching of grammatical features such as gender and number between articles, adjectives and nouns, or between subject and verb. Errors in accordo are common and are penalised in writing.

A verb mood used after expressions of doubt, wish, emotion or opinion, and after certain conjunctions. It appears in formal writing and in discussion of hypothetical situations.

A sentence pattern expressing conditions, such as if-clauses with the indicative, the conditional or the subjunctive. Choosing the right combination of tenses is a common exam point.

A verb form used for polite requests, wishes and hypothetical results. It often appears in the main clause of conditional sentences and in reported speech.

Reporting what someone said without quoting them directly, which requires changes to pronouns, tenses and time expressions. It is frequently tested in transformation exercises.

The level of formality in language, ranging from informal chat to formal writing. Choosing the right registro matters when writing letters, emails or articles for an audience.

The vocabulary available to a learner, including words and fixed expressions for particular topics. A wide lessico allows more precise and varied expression.

A word with a meaning close to another word, used to avoid repetition and to vary style. Knowing sinonimi helps in paraphrasing and in summary tasks.

Rewriting a text or idea in your own words while keeping the meaning. It is used to show understanding and to avoid copying the wording of a source.

A short summary that keeps the main points and leaves out detail. Writing a riassunto tests reading comprehension and the ability to select key information.

The logical linking of ideas so that a text or speech makes sense as a whole. It depends on clear structure and on connectors between sentences.

A linking word or phrase such as however, therefore or on the other hand, used to join ideas. Good use of connettivi makes writing flow and shows logical relationships.

The ability to speak at a natural pace with few long pauses, even if some errors occur. Fluency is assessed separately from grammatical accuracy in oral tasks.

The final examination set and marked outside the school, taken at the end of the course. It usually combines written papers with an oral component.

The written part of the final examination, typically including reading, listening, grammar and a piece of extended writing. It is done under timed conditions.

The spoken part of the final examination, where the candidate talks with an examiner about familiar topics and a studied theme. Both fluency and interaction are judged.

A structured conversation between candidate and examiner, following set questions and prompts. It tests the ability to respond spontaneously and keep a conversation going.

The exchange of turns in a conversation, including asking, answering and reacting to the other speaker. It is a key criterion in oral assessment.

A listening task in which candidates hear recordings and answer questions or complete notes. It tests understanding of gist, detail and the speaker's attitude.

The ability to grasp the meaning of a written or spoken text, from the main idea down to specific facts. Exam tasks often ask for both overall and detailed comprensione.

Working out meaning that is not stated directly, using clues in the text. Questions about attitude or purpose often require inferenza rather than simple matching.

The attitude or mood conveyed by a text or speaker, such as ironic, serious or critical. Recognising tono helps answer questions about the writer's intention.

The prompt or instruction for a writing task, stating the topic, audience and required length. Candidates must address every part of the traccia to score well.

The set of instructions for an exam task, including what to do, how long to spend and how marks are given. Misreading the consegna is a common cause of lost marks.

One of the standards used by markers, such as content, accuracy, range and fluency. Knowing each criterio helps candidates focus their preparation.

The total number of marks gained on a paper or task. Candidates often estimate their punteggio from the published marking scheme.

The fixed time allowed for a paper or section, announced at the start. Managing tempo a disposizione well means leaving time to check answers.

Brief notes taken while reading or listening, used to hold key points before answering. In exams, appunti are usually made on the question paper and not marked.