2. Discrete Point
◦ A completely discrete-point item would test simple one point or objective
such as testing for the meaning of a word isolation.
Example:
Choose the correct meaning of the word paralysis.
(A)Inability to survive
(B)State of unconsciousness
(C)State of stuck
(D)Being in pain
3. Testing of one element at a time, item by item
or series of items each testing a particular
grammar structure.
4. Integrative Testing
◦ Unified set of interacting abilities that cannot be
tested separately (Oller, 1979).
◦This emphasizes the simultaneous testing of the
testee's multiple linguistic competence from various
perspectives.