Language Acquisition Quiz

What does the investigation of developmental patterns in learner language aim to describe?

• The mistakes learners make.

• The system of rules learners construct and revise.

• The environment's role in language learning.

• The influence of intelligence on language acquisition.

Which perspective emphasizes positive reinforcement in language learning?

• Innatist

• Interactionist

• Behaviorist

• Developmental

According to Chomsky, children are born with what ability?

• The ability to imitate language

• A universal grammar

• A natural aptitude for formulaic speech

• A need for consistent interaction

The behaviorist perspective in language acquisition is compared to:

• Walking

• Writing

• Mimicking

• Thinking

Which theory claims that language is acquired similarly to other cognitive skills?

• Behaviorist

• Interactionist

• Developmental

• Innatist

What is the role of interaction in the interactionist perspective on language acquisition?

• To provide positive reinforcement

• To correct the child's mistakes

• To give the child access to adjusted language for comprehension

• To teach formal grammar rules

What characterizes the early stages of second language (L2) acquisition in naturalistic settings?

• Complete sentences

• Silent period, formulaic speech, and simplification

• Fluent and accurate speech

• Memorization of complex structures

Which of the following is true about the silent period in L2 acquisition?

• It is obligatory for all learners.

• It is not necessary, but some learners choose it.

• All learners go through this period.

• It is longer for adults than for children.

Formulaic speech consists of:

• Unstructured sentences

• Memorized expressions used as wholes

• Creative speech built from individual lexical items

• Mistaken grammar forms

Which of the following is an example of structural simplification in L2 speech?

• "Me no blue" for "I don't have a blue crayon."

• "I don't know" as a routine expression.

• Mixing up tense forms like "ate" and "eated."

• Memorizing phrases like "Can I have a...?"