ESL Practice Test 154

Bite and byte are examples of which phonographic differences?

• Homonyms

• Homographs

• Homophones

• Heteronyms

If you are studying syntax then you are studying

• intonation and accent when conveying a message

• the rules for correct sentence structure

• the definition of individual words and meanings

• the subject-verb-object order of the English sentence

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

Culture and cultural differences

• must be addressed by the teacher in the ELL classroom by pointing out cultural similarities and differences

• should be the starting point for learning about how culture affects the ELL's attitude toward education.

• positively affects how well ELL's perform in the language classroom

• may have strong emotional influence on the ELL

When referring to discourse in the English language, which is the most important principle for successful oral communication?

• Taking "turns" in converstaion

• Choice of topic

• The setting or context of the conversation

• Empty language

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

• CALPs

• a skit

• empty language

• formal speech

The affective domain affects how students acquire a second language because:

• learning a second language may make the learner feel vulnerable

• the attitude of peers and family is motivating

• motivation is a powerful personal factor

• facilitative anxiety determines our reaction to competition and is positive

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

• Cummins

• Bialystok

• Dulay and Burt

• Vygotsky

The primary purpose of these questions is to help students

• use several cognitive strategies to internalize the new vocabulary

• develop strategies to correct misunderstandings

• become proficient at understanding their own language proficiency

• offset gaps in their current language abilities

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?"