Question

(1) One of the axioms of language testing
is that the purpose
(2) of a test affects the nature of that
test, i.e., if the evaluators
(3) are after the development of
conscious knowledge of grammatical
(4) structures and vocabulary items, they
have to use discrete-point
(5) approach to testing. But, if they are
after the development of the
(6) language skills, the learners need
when they use the target language
(7) in real transactional situations at
home or overseas, then they have to
In line 1, the word 'axioms' could be
replaced with:
realities
theories
theories
paths
thoughts​

Answer 1

Answer:

The word ‘axioms’ can be replaced with the word ‘principles’.

Explanation:

The word ‘axioms’ means a statement or a factual truth. In the given passage the wholly discussed topic is the guidelines of grammar and vocabulary in the language. The exact term that can come in the place of axioms without changing the meaning of the sentence is principles.

The word ‘principles’ mean fundamental truth.  Basically the given statement is a factual explanation regarding the grammatical and vocabulary development.