Approaches and Methods in ELT

Which phrase did Noam Chomsky create to demonstrate the distinction between syntax and semantics?

• "Green ideas sleep colourlessly."

• "Colourless green ideas sleep furiously."

• "The lazy dog jumps over quick brown foxes."

• "Sleep furiously, green ideas are colourless."

What does the poverty of stimulus argument suggest about language acquisition?

• Language is learned solely through imitation.

• Children require minimal input to acquire language.

• Linguistic input is insufficient to explain how children fully acquire language.

• Language learning is entirely based on memorization.

The cognitive code approach in language learning emphasizes:

• Memorizing vocabulary without grammar rules.

• Repetition and habit formation.

• Understanding the underlying rules and structure of language.

• Avoiding explicit grammar instruction.

The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) refers to:

• A tool for analyzing linguistic data.

• An innate ability humans have for learning language.

• A computer model for studying syntax.

• A device used in behavioral experiments.

What is the main focus of humanism in education?

• Learning through rote memorization.

• Strict adherence to structured grammar rules.

• Emphasizing emotional and personal growth in learners.

• Achieving language fluency through drills

Who is the founder of the Silent Way teaching approach?

• Noam Chomsky

• Caleb Gattegno

• Stephen Krashen

• David Ausubel

What is the primary role of the teacher in the Silent Way approach?

• To deliver lectures on grammar rules.

• To remain silent as much as possible and guide learners indirectly.

• To correct every mistake immediately.

• To provide direct answers to learners' questions.

Which of the following tools is commonly used in the Silent Way method?

• Flashcards and games

• Cuisenaire rods and sound-colour charts

• Role-play scripts

• Audio-Lingual tapes

What does the phrase “The teacher works with the learner, the learner works with the language” imply?

• Teachers should explain language concepts directly.

• Teachers must translate everything for learners.

• Learners are responsible for interacting with and internalizing the language.

• Learners rely solely on teacher feedback.

What is the purpose of self-correction gestures in the Silent Way?

• To help the teacher communicate the correct answer directly

• To encourage learners to identify and correct their own errors.

• To replace verbal feedback entirely.

• To give learners written feedback.