ESL Practice Test 154

Front

Bite and byte are examples of which phonographic differences?

Back

Homophones

Front

If you are studying syntax then you are studying

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the rules for correct sentence structure

Front

Which one of the following is NOT a factor in people changing their register?

• Relationship between the speakers
• Formality of the situation
• Attitude toward the listeners and the subject
• Culture of the speakers

Back

Culture of the speakers

Front

Culture and cultural differences

Back

may have strong emotional influence on the ELL

Front

What is the most important principle for successful oral communication in English discourse?

Back

Taking "turns" in conversation

Front

Polite discourse includes phrases such as "How are you?" or "See you later" as examples of:

Back

empty language

Front

How does the affective domain affect second language acquisition?

Back

Learning a second language may make the learner feel vulnerable.

Front

Which researcher theorized on the importance of repeating certain items in the language acquisition process?

Back

Dulay and Burt

Front

The primary purpose of these questions is to help students

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use several cognitive strategies to internalize the new vocabulary

Front

An example of simplification is:

• adding "ed" to irregular verbs as a way to use the past tense
• stating "I have a house beautiful in Miami" for "I have a beautiful house in Miami"
• Hispanics pronouncing words that begin with "s" like "students" as "estudent"
• Asking someone "you like?" instead of "Do you like this one?"

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Asking someone "you like?" instead of "Do you like this one?"