Understanding Krashen's Monitor Model

What is the main idea behind Krashen's Input Hypothesis?

• Learners improve when they speak more.

• Learning is a conscious process.

• Learners improve when they receive comprehensible input slightly above their current level.

• Grammar teaching is essential for language acquisition.

According to the Affective Filter Hypothesis, which factor does NOT lower the affective filter?

• Motivation

• Anxiety

• Self-confidence

• Relaxation

What does the Natural Order Hypothesis suggest?

• Grammar structures are learned in a predictable sequence.

• Vocabulary is more important than grammar in language acquisition.

• Natural exposure to language does not facilitate learning.

• The order of acquisition can be changed through explicit instruction.

Which statement best describes the Monitor Hypothesis?

• The monitor is used to plan and edit language production.

• The monitor plays a primary role in acquiring a second language.

• The monitor refers to the natural order in which language is acquired.

• The monitor increases the affective filter.

The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis distinguishes between which two processes?

• Listening and speaking

• Reading and writing

• Acquired system and learned system

• Natural order and monitor

According to Krashen, which type of input is necessary for language acquisition?

• i+1

• i-1

• i+2

• i

How does the Affective Filter Hypothesis explain the role of emotions in language learning?

• Positive emotions speed up the learning process.

• Negative emotions can block comprehensible input from being acquired.

• Emotions have no significant effect on language learning.

• Only negative emotions facilitate language learning.

What is NOT a characteristic of the "monitor" according to Krashen's Monitor Hypothesis?

• It requires time to use.

• It is always active in early stages of language acquisition.

• It requires knowledge of rules.

• It is used for self-correction.

According to Krashen's Monitor Model, which of the following is an example of "learning" rather than "acquisition"?

• Learning vocabulary through immersion in a language-rich environment.

• Memorizing verb conjugation tables in a language class.

• Engaging in natural conversation with native speakers.

• Listening to authentic audio recordings in the target language.

What does the Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis argue is more beneficial for language acquisition?

• Explicit grammar instruction

• Immersion in meaningful communication

• Repetitive language exercises

• Memorization of vocabulary lists