L1 & L2 Acquisition process

At what stage do babies start producing their first recognizable words?

• First Words

• Prelinguistic Stage

• Holophrastic Stage

• Early Sentence Formation

Answer explanation

Babies start producing their first recognizable words in the 'First Words' stage.

What stage is characterized by the use of a single word to express complex ideas?

• Holophrastic Stage

• Early Sentence Formation

• First Words

• Prelinguistic Stage

Answer explanation

The Holophrastic Stage is characterized by the use of a single word to express complex ideas, making it the correct choice.

At what age do babies start combining words into simple sentences?

• 18 months

• 2 years

• 24 months

• 12 months

Answer explanation

Babies start combining words into simple sentences at 2 years of age.

What stage refers to babies' sensitivity to the sounds of a second language?

• Early Production

• Silent Period

• Imitation

• Sound Sensitivity

Answer explanation

Sound Sensitivity stage refers to babies' sensitivity to the sounds of a second language.

Which stage is characterized by the use of memorized phrases like 'How are you?' or 'I don't know'?

• Telegraphic Speech

• Formulaic Speech

• Emergent Speech

• Early Production

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Formulaic Speech, which is characterized by the use of memorized phrases like 'How are you?' or 'I don't know'.

What stage involves the development of an 'interlanguage' that combines elements of L1 and L2?

• Refinement of Discourse

• Interlanguage

• Emergent Discourse

• Development of Fluency

Answer explanation

The stage that involves the development of an 'interlanguage' combining elements of L1 and L2 is known as Interlanguage.

What key aspect of L2 acquisition in adolescence is social and cultural adaptation?

• Mastery Academic and Professional

• Development of Complex Grammar

• Input and Motivation

• Social and Cultural Adjustment

Answer explanation

The key aspect of L2 acquisition in adolescence that involves social and cultural adaptation is Social and Cultural Adjustment.

What challenge do teenagers face when acquiring the more complex grammatical structures of the L2?

• Early Fluency

• Interlanguage Refinement

• Development of Complex Grammar

• Input and Motivation

Answer explanation

Teenagers face the challenge of developing complex grammar when acquiring more advanced grammatical structures in the L2.

What skill increases in adults to think and analyze the language itself?

• Mastery Academic

• Metalinguistic Awareness

• Pragmatic Skills

• Expansion of Vocabulary

Answer explanation

Metalinguistic Awareness increases in adults to think and analyze the language itself, allowing them to reflect on language structure and use.

What stage of L2 in adulthood focuses on cultural and social integration?

• Input and Motivation

• Development of Complex Grammar

• Cultural Integration

• Academic and Professional Mastery

Answer explanation

The correct stage of L2 in adulthood that focuses on cultural and social integration is Cultural Integration.