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Understanding Key Terms in SLA

Authored by Najwa Almazroei

English

12th Grade

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Understanding Key Terms in SLA
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is First Language Acquisition?

The process by which adults learn a second language

The process by which children learn their native language

The study of language structures

The acquisition of vocabulary only

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about Bilingualism?

It only involves learning one language

It can only occur in adulthood

Simultaneous bilinguals acquire more than one native language

Bilinguals cannot be dominant in one language

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes Second Language Acquisition?

Learning a second language without prior knowledge of any language

Acquiring a second language in an environment where it is spoken

The study of first language development

Learning vocabulary of a second language only

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Language Acquisition differ from Language Learning?

Language acquisition is conscious, and language learning is unconscious

Language acquisition is faster and more natural, while language learning is slower and more formal

Language acquisition involves studying grammar, while language learning does not

There is no difference between the two

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of knowledge is referred to as Explicit Knowledge?

Unconscious knowledge that cannot be articulated

Conscious knowledge that individuals are aware of and can articulate

Knowledge of vocabulary only

None of the above

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the difference between Performance and Competence in language use?

Performance is the mental representation of language, and competence is the actual use

Competence is the actual use of language in communication, and performance is the underlying mental representation

Performance is the actual use of language, and competence is the underlying mental representation

There is no difference between performance and competence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Implicit Knowledge can be articulated easily just like Explicit Knowledge.

True

False

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