ASL_unit 7

Which type of feedback is the most common in second language classrooms?

• a) Explicit correction

• b) Recasts

• c) Error highlighting

• d) Repetition

Content-based instruction increases motivation because:

• a) It focuses solely on grammar rules.

• b) It provides material of inherent value to students.

• c) It eliminates the need for language practice.

• d) It restricts exposure to the language.

What is a potential disadvantage of relying solely on content-based instruction?

• a) Limited exposure to language features

• b) Decreased student motivation

• c) Inability to understand content

• d) Overemphasis on grammar rules

What do contemporary approaches to second language instruction target?

• a) Only explicit knowledge about language

• b) Only implicit knowledge about language

• c) Both explicit and implicit knowledge about language

• d) None of the above

What is a characteristic of recasts?

• a) They interrupt the flow of interaction

• b) They are direct and confrontational

• c) They are indirect and polite

• d) They provide explicit correction

What is the main principle underlying communicative language teaching?

• a) Learning grammar rules

• b) Using language to achieve goals

• c) Memorizing vocabulary lists

• d) Isolating language components

How do learners benefit from pair and group work?

• a) By receiving direct correction from the teacher

• b) By avoiding interaction with other learners

• c) By having fewer opportunities for speaking practice

• d) By engaging in speaking practice and collaborative learning

What is a potential drawback of using structure-based approaches to language teaching?

• a) Limited opportunities for communication

• b) Lack of explicit instruction

• c) Overemphasis on implicit knowledge

• d) Underemphasis on grammar rules

What is a key advantage of using content-based instruction?

• a) Decreased motivation

• b) Increased exposure to language features

• c) Limited opportunities for language practice

• d) Narrow range of vocabulary and language features

How do learners perceive recasts in content-based instruction settings?

• a) As confirmation of meaning

• b) As direct correction

• c) As irrelevant feedback

• d) As interrupting the flow of interaction