Question on instructions for a listening exercise

learning54 said:

Hi teachers,
According to this statement, 'He was a considerate man who had done well in his company.
Could this be the appropriate instruction? 'Write down what kind of man he was and what he had accomplished'.
Is there a better one?

Thanks in advance.

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emsr2d2 said:

Your instruction sounds OK to me. An alternative could be "Write down what sort of man he was and whether he had been successful or not".

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emsr2d2 said:

Your instruction sounds OK to me. An alternative could be "Write down what sort of man he was and whether he had been successful or not".

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learning54 said:

I like yours very much, but the thing is that the students are low intermediate so I guess mine is easier for them.

Best,
L54

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emsr2d2 said:

Yes, yours is easier.

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learning54 said:

Hi,
Sorry, one more question, according to this instruction of yours, '... whether he had been successful or not', isn't the reply 'yes' or 'no'?

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emsr2d2 said:

You're quite right. It would be a closed question which is never a good idea. Yours is much better on all levels.

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