Across sections, which set of criteria is used to judge speaking performance?

• A. Fluency and Coherence; Lexical Resource; Grammatical Range and Accuracy; Pronunciation; Task Fulfillment/Interaction
• B. Spelling, Punctuation, Reading speed, Intonation
• C. Grammar only
• D. Vocabulary only

Answer: (A)

Speaking performance is judged on how well you communicate overall, not just a single skill. The criteria include fluency and coherence (how smoothly your talk flows and how you connect ideas), lexical resource (the range and accuracy of the vocabulary you use), grammatical range and accuracy (using varied sentence structures correctly), pronunciation (clarity and naturalness of your speech), and task fulfillment/interaction (how well you address the prompt and interact with the examiner). This combination across the test parts shows your ability to convey ideas clearly with appropriate language and to handle the conversational dynamics of the tasks. The other options focus on elements like spelling, punctuation, or single skills (grammar or vocabulary only), which don’t capture the full picture of speaking ability.