Teaching Grammar

Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error?

• She and her friends is going to the movies.

• The dog barks loudly every morning.

• Neither the teacher nor the students are happy.

• Each of the books were interesting.

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

• Running quickly, the ball was caught by Sarah.

• The ball was caught by Sarah, running quickly.

• Sarah caught the ball while running quickly.

• Quickly running, Sarah caught the ball.

Choose the option that best describes a novel design or development that integrates collaborative dialogues to achieve improved grammar learning outcomes.

• Creating an app for individual grammar practice

• Establishing a grammar lecture series

• Developing a peer review system for grammar assignments

• Providing printed grammar handouts

Which of the following options represents a unique synthesis of cognitive psychology and linguistics theories to address a complex problem related to grammar feedback in a creative way?

• Providing feedback solely based on grammar rules.

• Incorporating feedback based on how the brain processes language.

• Focusing on grammar feedback without considering cognitive processes.

• Completely ignoring grammar feedback.

Which of the following is an example of grammaticalization?

• The evolution of a new slang word.

• The transformation of a noun into a verb.

• The development of a complex sentence structure.

• The creation of a longer word in a language.

Which of the following is an example of grammaticalization in English?

• The addition of a new vocabulary word.

• The transformation of "going to" into "gonna."

• The creation of a longer and more complex sentence.

• The use of archaic words in modern speech.

Which type of feedback is less likely to be helpful for improving a student's grammar skills?

• Feedback that is specific and provides explanations.

• Feedback that focuses on global issues rather than individual grammar errors.

• Feedback that points out all errors without prioritization.

• Feedback that is encouraging and positive.

When giving feedback on grammar, what is the role of positive reinforcement?

• There is no role for positive reinforcement in grammar feedback.

• Positive reinforcement should be the sole focus of feedback.

• Positive reinforcement should be used to acknowledge improvements and encourage continued progress.

• Positive reinforcement is only needed for students with severe grammar issues.

Which of the following is a potential advantage of the deductive approach in teaching grammar?

• It promotes student creativity and exploration of language.

• It provides clear guidance and structure for learners.

• It encourages students to communicate freely without concern for rules.

• It relies solely on immersion in the target language.

What type of activities are commonly found in the "Practice" stage of the PPP approach?

• Free-form discussions and debates.

• Controlled exercises with specific language rules.

• Unstructured, open-ended tasks.

• Vocabulary drills.