Which term refers to a task where learners have to decide what to do at certain points to reach a final goal?

• A. Maze
• B. Model sentence
• C. Minimal pair
• D. Modal verbs

Answer: (A)

Decision-making through branching paths is what this item measures: learners decide what to do at each junction to reach a final goal. A maze task presents a network where each choice takes you closer to or away from the goal, so success depends on selecting the right option at multiple points. That is why the term maze best fits: it conveys navigating a puzzle with choices to solve a final objective.

A model sentence is just an example sentence used for comparison; a minimal pair are two words that differ by a single sound used to practice pronunciation; modal verbs are auxiliary verbs like can, may, must that express possibility or obligation. These other concepts don’t describe a task where choices steer you toward an end, hence they don’t fit as well.