TOPIC 2

What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?

• Language acquisition is a conscious process, while language learning is a subconscious process.

• Language acquisition is a subconscious process, while language learning is a conscious process.

• Language acquisition refers to acquiring a second language, while language learning refers to acquiring the mother tongue.

• Language acquisition refers to acquiring the mother tongue, while language learning refers to acquiring a second language.

What is the theory of natural order in second language acquisition?

• The acquisition of vocabulary follows a predictable natural order.

• The acquisition of grammatical structures follows a predictable natural order.

• The acquisition of vocabulary does not follow a predictable natural order.

• The acquisition of grammatical structures does not follow a predictable natural order.

What is the function of the 'Monitor' according to Krashen's acquisition-learning hypothesis?

• Correct the errors in the produced language.

• Initiate the language acquisition process.

• Regulate the conscious use of the learned language.

• Facilitate language comprehension.

What is 'Interlanguage' in the process of learning a second language?

• It is the use of a linguistic system that only contains elements of the second language.

• It is the use of a linguistic system that is identical to the mother tongue.

• It is the use of a linguistic system that only contains elements of the mother tongue.

• It is the use of a linguistic system different from the mother tongue and the second language.

What is the purpose of conducting an error analysis in the language learning process?

• Ignore the errors to not demotivate the students.

• Identify the errors to punish the students.

• Ignore the errors to not affect the students' self-esteem.

• Identify the errors to diagnose the students' learning problems.

What is one of the most influential theories in second language acquisition?

• The theory of variable competence.

• The theory of universal hypothesis.

• The theory of neurofunction.

• The theory of acculturation model.

What is the 'affective filter hypothesis' in the language learning process?

• Motivation and self-confidence are necessary for the language learning process.

• Motivation and self-confidence are detrimental to the language learning process.

• Motivation and self-confidence are sufficient for the language learning process.

• Motivation and self-confidence do not affect the language learning process.

What is one of the main characteristics of 'Interlanguage'?

• It is dynamic and changes over time.

• It is chaotic and does not follow any pattern.

• It is identical to the student's native language.

• It is static and does not change over time.

What is one of the learning strategies that students adopt to acquire a language?

• Avoid using the mother tongue in the learning process.

• Simplify the discourse to be similar to that of adults.

• Transfer knowledge from the mother tongue to the learning process.

• Not use the mother tongue at all during the learning process.

What is one of the theories of second language acquisition developed by Chomsky?

• The theory of variable competence.

• The theory of universal hypothesis.

• The theory of neurofunction.

• The theory of acculturation model.