Applied Linguistics

"Interlanguage" refers to:

• The language spoken by people from different cultures.

• The process of transferring grammatical rules from one language to another

• The learner's own unique language system as they acquire a second language.

• The language spoken by bilingual individuals who code-switch.

Which of the following language learning strategies is often associated with "affective factors" in second language acquisition?

• Practicing language skills through conversation

• Developing self-confidence and reducing anxiety about language learning

• Using language learning apps and technology

• Memorization of vocabulary lists

"Code-switching" is the practice of:

• Switching between two languages within a single conversation.

• Using a dictionary to translate words between languages.

• Learning a new language by focusing on vocabulary first.

• Using gestures and facial expressions to communicate in a second language.

"Immersion" in second language acquisition refers to:

• Learning a language through exposure in a natural environment.

• Learning a language through online resources.

• Learning a language through a combination of different methods

• Learning a language through traditional classroom instruction.

The factors that impact linguistics and cognitive processing in psycholinguistics are

• linguistic factors, cognitive factors, and fundamental factors

• linguistics factors, Fundamental Factors and environmental Factors

• linguistic factors, tentative factors, and environmental factors

• linguistic factors, cognitive factors, and environmental factors.

What is sociolinguistics?

• The analysis of how language is used in society and its variation across different social groups

• The investigation of how language changes over time

• The study of the psychological processes involved in language production and comprehension

• The study of particular modern languages

What does the term "dialect" refer to in sociolinguistics?

• A way of speaking characteristic of a specific individual

• A variety of a language spoken by an entire nation

• A regional or social variety of a language with distinct features in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar

• A formal, standardized version of a language

What is the concept of "code-switching" in sociolinguistics?

• Code-switching is the process of translating code from one programming language to another.

• The concept of code-switching refers to alternating between two or more languages or dialects in a conversation or within a sentence.

• Code-switching refers to using a secret code to communicate with others.

• Code-switching is a term used in cryptography to describe the act of breaking a code.

What is meant by "language comprehension" in psycholinguistics?

• The ability to produce language fluently

• The ability to understand spoken and written language

• The ability to learn new languages quickly

• The study of ancient language systems

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive language learning strategy?

• Using flashcards to memorize vocabulary

• Setting language learning goals and tracking progress

• Managing anxiety through relaxation techniques

• Joining a language conversation group to practice speaking