TKT Task Type 4 – Odd One Out

Task Description

Which module does this task type appear in?
This task type can appear in all three modules of TKT.

What are candidates required to do?
Candidates are given three options. Two of the options are appropriate to the situation or lesson stage described. One of the options is not appropriate. Candidates select the option which is not appropriate.

Are there any variations of this task type?
No. Candidates will always be required to select the option which is not appropriate.

Understanding the Task

To see examples of this task type please click on the link below.

Examples of Odd One Out Tasks (PDF)

To understand better how candidates need to approach this task, it may help you to do the activity yourself and analyse what you had to do to find the right answer.

Look at this sample Odd One Out task. Complete the task, thinking about how you are doing it.

Sample Odd One Out Task (PDF)
Answers

Things to consider

Now look at these questions about how you approached the task and consider your answers.

1. What did you have to do to complete the task?
   
   
2. What did you have to consider when answering?
   
   
3. What did you learn about the task from reading the instructions?
   
   
4. What area of the TKT syllabus is covered in this task?
   
   
5. Was any of the language ‘teaching specific’?

Answers and Discussion