TESOL practice Error Identification

What is the primary distinction between an error and a mistake in language learning?

• Errors are systematic; mistakes are random.

• Mistakes occur due to lack of motivation; errors are due to lack of knowledge.

• Errors are temporary; mistakes are permanent.

• Mistakes are a result of fatigue; errors are due to stress.

Which of the following is an example of L1 interference?

• A learner uses 'goed' instead of 'went.'

• A learner mispronounces 'th' as 'd.'

• A learner writes 'I have a cat, and she cute.'

• A learner forgets the past tense verb form.

Which type of error involves incorrect verb tense usage?

• Phonological

• Morphological

• Syntactic

• Lexical

What is 'fossilization' in language learning?

• The process of learning vocabulary through repetition

• The inability to learn new grammatical structures

• The permanent adoption of incorrect language forms

• The gradual improvement in language proficiency

When analyzing errors, which factor is NOT typically considered?

• Frequency of the error

• The learner's age

• Persistence of the error

• Linguistic category of the error

Which of the following best describes 'interlanguage'?

• The complete grammar of a target language

• The native language of a learner

• An evolving system of language created by learners

• The language spoken between learners and teachers

How can a teacher categorize the error 'I eated the cake'?

• Phonological

• Morphological

• Lexical

• Pragmatic

Which error is most likely due to overgeneralization?

• Mispronouncing 'pizza' as 'pitsa'

• Using 'comed' instead of 'came'

• Saying 'much apples' instead of 'many apples'

• Forgetting to add an article

What role does error analysis play in understanding a learner's interlanguage?

• It helps identify the cultural background of the learner.

• It reveals the motivation level of the learner.

• It shows the stages of language development.

• It determines the learner's preferred learning style.

How can a teacher identify a 'developmental error'?

• It is an error that learners of all languages make.

• It reflects a stage of language acquisition common to many learners.

• It is an error based on the learner's first language.

• It is a random mistake made under pressure.