MET (India State Engineering Entrance Exams) flashcards

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Integrated writing task

A 20-minute task in which you read a short passage, listen to a lecture that challenges or supports it, then write 150–225 words summarizing the relationship between the two sources without copying phrases.

Independent writing task

A 40-minute essay of 300–350 words responding to a prompt with a clear thesis, developed body paragraphs, specific examples, and a conclusion; scored on development, organization, and language.

Paraphrasing in writing

Restating source ideas in your own words and sentence structure while keeping the meaning; required in integrated writing to avoid copying and to demonstrate language control.

Cohesive devices

Linking words and phrases such as 'however', 'therefore', 'in addition', and 'for instance' that connect ideas and guide the reader; overuse or repetition reduces the score.

Thesis statement

A single sentence in the introduction of an independent essay that states your main position and previews the supporting points; it controls the focus of the whole response.

Word count penalty

Integrated responses under 150 words and independent responses under 300 words receive a lower score; aim for about 200 and 325 words respectively to stay safely within the required range.

Proofreading priorities

In the final minutes, check subject–verb agreement, article use, tense consistency, and spelling of common words; these errors are frequent and easy to correct.

Writing timing plan

For integrated: plan 2–3 minutes, draft 15–16 minutes, revise 3–4 minutes. For independent: plan 5 minutes, write 30 minutes, revise 5 minutes.

Listening Part 1

A conversation between two speakers in a everyday situation, with 10 questions typically form completion or multiple choice; answers often include names, numbers, dates, and times.

Listening Part 2

A monologue such as a talk or announcement, with 10 questions often involving map or plan labeling, matching, or multiple choice; pay attention to directional language.

Listening Part 3

An academic discussion among two or three speakers, usually students and a tutor, with 10 questions; speakers often express opinions and disagree, creating distractors.

Listening Part 4

An academic lecture by one speaker, with 10 questions usually note completion or multiple choice; signposting words like 'first' and 'however' signal key information.

Distractor in listening

An option or detail mentioned by a speaker but later rejected or corrected; wait for the final confirmation before selecting an answer.

Answer transfer time

Ten minutes at the end of the listening test to copy answers onto the answer sheet; check spelling, word limits, and that no blanks remain.

Spelling in listening

Answers must be spelled correctly; both British and American spellings are accepted, but the word must fit the stated word limit and be grammatically correct.

Signposting language

Words and phrases such as 'first', 'another point', 'in contrast', and 'to sum up' that organize a lecture or talk and often precede the information needed to answer a question.

Map labeling questions

Questions that require matching labels to locations on a map or plan while listening; key language includes 'opposite', 'next to', 'at the end of', and 'turn left'.

Note completion

A question type in which you fill gaps in notes or a table with words from the audio; answers must respect the word limit and fit grammatically into the gap.

Reading test structure

Three passages of increasing difficulty with 40 questions total in 60 minutes; no extra transfer time, so answers must be written on the answer sheet during the test.

True/False/Not Given

A question type where 'True' means the statement agrees with the text, 'False' means it contradicts the text, and 'Not Given' means the text neither confirms nor denies it.

Matching headings

A question type requiring selection of the heading that best summarizes the main idea of a paragraph; headings repeating text words are often distractors.

Skimming

Reading quickly for the general idea by focusing on titles, first sentences of paragraphs, and concluding sentences; used to orient before answering detail questions.

Scanning

Searching a passage quickly for specific information such as names, dates, or keywords, often using synonyms and paraphrases of the question.

Matching information

A question type in which you locate which paragraph contains a specific detail; answers are not necessarily in passage order, so scan each paragraph for the information.

Summary completion

A question type requiring filling gaps in a summary of part of the passage with words from the text, respecting the word limit and grammatical fit.

Reading time allocation

About 20 minutes per passage; if a question takes more than 90 seconds, mark a guess and move on, returning only if time remains.

Speaking Part 1

A 4–5 minute interview on familiar topics such as home, work, and hobbies; answer in 2–3 sentences with a reason or example, avoiding one-word answers.

Speaking Part 2

A 1–2 minute individual long turn after 1 minute of preparation; cover all bullet points on the task card and add a concluding comment.

Speaking Part 3

A 4–5 minute two-way discussion of abstract issues related to the Part 2 topic; give extended answers with justification, comparison, and speculation.

Fluency in speaking

The ability to speak at length with natural pace and minimal long pauses; slight hesitation is acceptable, but frequent self-correction and silence lower the score.

Pronunciation clarity

Clear stress, intonation, and articulation of word endings and consonant clusters; accent is not penalized as long as speech is intelligible.

Lexical resource

The range and accuracy of vocabulary used in speaking; topic-specific words and appropriate idioms raise the score, while repetition of basic words lowers it.