From root: salita
Usage Note
Pasalita is used to describe communication that is spoken rather than written. Pasalita ang pagsusulit means the examination is conducted orally.
Examples
" Pasalita ang aming pagsusulit. "
Natural Translation
Our exam is oral.
Literal Translation
Oral the our exam.
" Ang pagsusulit ay pasalita ngayong araw. "
Natural Translation
The exam today is oral.
Literal Translation
The exam is oral today day.
" Mas gusto ng guro ang pasalitang pagsusulit dahil makikita niya kung gaano kabilis sumagot ang mga mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The teacher prefers an oral exam because he/she can see how quickly the students answer.
Literal Translation
More likes the teacher the oral exam because will-see he/she how fast answer the students.
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