Language Learning and Comprehensible Input Quiz

Who developed the Input Hypothesis?

• Stephen Krashen

• Colin Firth

• Jamie

• Ramsay Lewis

What does the Input Hypothesis state?

• Language learners improve when given language input that is slightly more advanced than their current level.

• Language learners improve when given language input that is slightly below their current level.

• Language learners improve when given language input that is at the same level as their current level.

• Language learners improve when given any type of language input.

According to the Acquisition-Learning hypothesis, how is language acquired?

• Through conscious learning and studying grammar rules.

• Through unconscious exposure to comprehensible input.

• Through repeating simple phrases over and over again.

• Through memorizing vocabulary exercises.

What does the Monitor Hypothesis state?

• Consciously learning language helps improve language usage.

• Consciously learning language has no impact on language usage.

• Consciously learning language hinders language usage.

• Consciously learning language is the only way to improve language usage.

What is the recommended approach for English learners according to the article?

• Focus on output and speaking practice.

• Focus on studying grammar rules and vocabulary exercises.

• Focus on creating opportunities for exposure to comprehensible input in English.

• Focus on repeating phrases and memorization.

According to the Natural Order hypothesis, what does language instruction do?

• It changes the natural order of language acquisition

• It helps improve language ability

• It has no effect on the natural order of language acquisition

• It hinders language acquisition

What does the Affective Filter hypothesis state?

• Negative emotions have no impact on language acquisition

• Negative emotions enhance language acquisition

• Negative emotions hinder language acquisition

• Negative emotions change the natural order of language acquisition

What evidence supports the input hypothesis in native language learning?

• Children who read more outside of school become better writers

• Children who grow up in richer linguistic environments develop greater linguistic competence

• Reading is the best predictor of vocabulary development in adults

• All of the above

What evidence supports the input hypothesis in second language learning?

• Language learners with more exposure to language are more proficient in it

• Second language learners can acquire grammar rules without instruction

• Approaches to language teaching that rely on comprehensible input can be successful

• All of the above

What is the main finding of the Clockwork Orange study?

• Direct language instruction is necessary for language acquisition

• Language acquisition can occur through exposure to comprehensible input

• Reading books without a dictionary is ineffective for language learning

• Nadsat words are difficult to understand without direct instruction