1. Second Language Acquisition Quiz

What is the definition of Second Language Acquisition (SLA)?

• The study of how people learn their first language

• The process of acquiring proficiency in a language other than one's native language

• The process of teaching a second language to others

• The study of language structure and grammar

According to Schumann's acculturation model, what is the process of naturally acquiring a second language?

• A process influenced by social and psychological aspects

• A linear and predictable process

• A process that only occurs in children

• A process that requires formal instruction

What does the Universal Grammar hypothesis propose about language acquisition?

• Language acquisition is influenced by cultural factors

• Language acquisition is a conscious and deliberate process

• Language acquisition is biologically programmed in the brain

• Language acquisition is solely dependent on social experiences

What is the Interlanguage theory in Second Language Acquisition?

• A theory that emphasizes the importance of formal instruction in language learning

• A theory that explains the cognitive abilities involved in language acquisition

• A theory that describes the temporary grammar used to bridge one's native and second language

• A theory that focuses on the cultural aspects of language learning

In the dialogue between Maria and Carlos, what language phenomenon is being showcased?

• Language convergence

• Interlanguage

• Language attrition

• Fossilization

What does Krashen's Input Hypothesis suggest for language learners?

• Learners should receive input that is repetitive and redundant

• Learners should receive input that is below their current proficiency level

• Learners should receive input that is slightly beyond their current proficiency level

• Learners should receive input that is completely new to them

According to the Affective Filter Hypothesis, what can hinder language acquisition?

• High levels of motivation

• Low levels of anxiety

• Affective filter

• Positive learning environment

What is the Monitor Hypothesis in Second Language Acquisition?

• A hypothesis that explains the cognitive abilities involved in language acquisition

• A hypothesis that focuses on the emotional factors affecting language learning

• A hypothesis that describes the internal editing and correcting process in language output

• A hypothesis that emphasizes the importance of natural language order

What does the Natural Order Hypothesis propose about the acquisition of grammatical structures?

• Learners acquire grammatical structures through explicit instruction only

• Learners acquire complex grammatical structures before basic ones

• Learners acquire grammatical structures in a predictable sequence

• Learners acquire grammatical structures randomly

What is the main idea behind Chaos/Complexity Theory in Second Language Acquisition?

• Learners and their environments are not interconnected

• Language learning is a dynamic, non-linear process

• Learning is influenced by a single factor

• Language learning is a linear and predictable process