A teacher notices that students frequently use slang in their writing. Which approach should the teacher take if they wish to understand the evolution of this language use?

Quiz # 3 - ENGLING - Approaches and Branches of Linguistics

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Prescriptive
Diachronic
Synchronic
Descriptive
Answer explanation
The Descriptive approach would help the teacher understand how and why students use slang, as it focuses on observing and analyzing current language use.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following best characterizes an Emic approach in teaching language?
Using standardized tests to assess language proficiency.
Encouraging students to explore their personal language use.
Analyzing language use based on external norms.
Teaching grammar using traditional rules.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How might understanding Syntagmatic and Paradigmatic relations help in teaching vocabulary?
By helping students learn word meanings based on word order.
By teaching students how to construct grammatically correct sentences.
By showing students how different words can be substituted in a sentence.
By focusing on the historical origins of vocabulary.
Answer explanation
Understanding Syntagmatic and Paradigmatic relations can help students see how words can be replaced with alternatives while still maintaining sentence meaning.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When distinguishing between Langue and Parole, which of the following best represents 'Langue'?
The unique way an individual speaks.
The system of language shared by a community.
The way language is written versus how it is spoken.
The cultural context of language use.
Answer explanation
'Langue' refers to the abstract system of language rules and structures shared by a community, while 'Parole' is the individual use of these systems in speech.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which approach would be most appropriate for analyzing language competence across different age groups?
Descriptive
Emic
Synchronic
Diachronic
Answer explanation
A Synchronic analysis examines language at a specific point in time, making it suitable for comparing competence across different age groups.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a classroom focused on Communicative Competence, how are errors generally treated?
Errors are corrected immediately to prevent fossilization.
Errors are seen as a natural part of language development and corrected when they hinder communication.
Errors are ignored to encourage fluency.
Errors are prevented through rote learning and repetition
Answer explanation
In the context of Communicative Competence, errors are viewed as a natural part of the learning process. They are typically corrected when they impede communication, rather than immediately, to maintain the flow of conversation and build fluency.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which branch of linguistics studies the historical development and evolution of languages over time?
Historical linguistics
Comparative linguistics
Linguistic typology
Etymology
Answer explanation
Historical linguistics examines how languages change and evolve, tracing their development through written records and reconstructing earlier stages of languages.
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