TOPIC 6

Who is considered the father of modern linguistics?

• Paul Broca

• Ferdinand de Saussure

• Noam Chomsky

• Ivan Pavlov

Which theory suggests that children are born with an innate capacity for language development?

• Imitation theory

• Creative construction theory

• Input theory

• Innatness theory

What is the role of the Language Acquisition Device (L.A.D) according to the innateness theory?

• To analyze grammar rules

• To provide language input

• To facilitate language learning

• To correct language errors

Which theory emphasizes the importance of self-dependence on cognitive abilities for language acquisition?

• Krashen's hypothesis

• Imitation theory

• Constructivism

• Behaviourism

What is the main criticism of the language imitation theory?

• Children acquire language through maturation

• Children learn language through imitation

• Parents reinforce correct utterances

• Language acquisition is conscious

Which area of the brain is responsible for auditory decoding of linguistic function?

• Broca's area

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

• Wernicke's area

According to the input hypothesis, language acquisition occurs as a result of learners understanding what type of input?

• Random input

• Comprehensible input

• Incomprehensible input

• Complex input

What is the main focus of the acculturation model in predicting proficiency levels of acquiring a second language?

• Proximity to the target language

• Length of time spent in the target language

• Cultural congruence

• Desire to assimilate

Which stage of linguistic acquisition in children involves producing simple one-word utterances?

• Telegraph to Infinity stage

• Babbling stage

• Two-Word stage

• Holophrastic stage

What is the main difference between first language acquisition and second language acquisition in terms of success?

• Second language acquisition is a lifelong process

• First language learners have less time and opportunities

• Second language learners are fully successful

• First language learners are not guaranteed success