tandemanswerformat

noun

UK /ˈtændəm ˈɑːnsə ˈfɔːmæt/

US /ˈtændəm ˈænsər ˈfɔːrmæt/

A way of answering where two people take turns to reply.

The teacher asked the students to use a tandemanswerformat for the quiz.

SYNONYMS

paired response style two-person answer method alternating reply format joint answering pattern

RELATED WORDS

tandem answer format turn-taking collaboration

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A structured format in which two speakers share one answer.

The interview used a tandemanswerformat so both experts could contribute.

3. A paired-response layout used in surveys or tests.

The form followed a tandemanswerformat with two columns for answers.

4. A cooperative answering technique in language learning.

Students practiced the tandemanswerformat to build speaking confidence.