FOCUS ON FORM

What is the original definition of focus on form according to Long (1991)?

• Limited to incidental forms only

• Limited to proactive forms only

• Limited to reactive forms only

• Limited to both proactive and reactive forms

What is the broader notion of focus on form in ISLA literature?

• Implicit focus only

• Explicit focus only

• Form-focused instruction (FFI)

• Reactive focus only

What is the main difference between planned focus on form and unplanned focus on form?

• Planned focus is implicit, while unplanned focus is explicit

• Planned focus involves pre-selection of target forms, while unplanned focus doesn't involve pre-selection

• Planned focus is reactive, while unplanned focus is proactive

• Planned focus is extensive, while unplanned focus is intensive

What are the characteristics of implicit techniques used to achieve focus on form?

• Involves overt instruction and conducting explicit grammar lessons

• Achieved subtly, attracting learner's attention without disrupting meaning and minimizing interference with communication

• Incorporating language elements naturally within context and avoiding metalinguistic discussion

• May require students to actively search for linguistic forms and conducting explicit grammar lessons

What is the conclusion regarding focus on form in ISLA?

• It can only be proactive

• It can only be reactive

• It can be both reactive and proactive

• It can be neither reactive nor proactive