Task-Based Language Teaching Quiz

What is a defining feature of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)?

• Teacher-centered activities

• Focus on grammar rules

• Using real-life tasks to promote language use

• Drills and memorization

In TBLT, what is the teacher's primary role?

• Providing input through lectures

• Correcting every mistake during tasks

• Facilitating and guiding task performance

• Leading students in repetitive drills

True or False: Tasks in TBLT are designed to mimic real-world activities.

• True

• False

What type of task would involve students making a shopping list and discussing it with classmates?

• Input-based task

• Repetition drill

• Real-world task

• Form-focused task

What is one key characteristic of a task, according to Cameron?

• Focus on repetition

• Open-ended with clear goals

• Memorization of vocabulary lists

• Teacher-controlled speech patterns

How can tasks be structured to promote learning?

• By increasing demand gradually with support

• By minimizing interaction

• Through isolated exercises only

• By focusing solely on form

True or False: Task support is necessary to help learners manage the demands of tasks.

• True

• False

According to Novak, what is the key difference between meaningful learning and rote learning?

• Meaningful learning focuses on memorizing facts.

• Rote learning involves creativity.

• Meaningful learning connects new knowledge to prior knowledge.

• Both types involve problem-solving.

How does meaningful learning lead to creativity?

• By encouraging imitation of models

• By promoting critical thinking and problem-solving

• By focusing on memorizing answers

• Through repetitive exercises

True or False: Concept maps are tools that help visualize relationships between concepts.

• True

• False