PTNLGD_QUIZ S6

What does the term "vocabulary" include in the context of language teaching?

• Only single words

• Only multi-word expressions

• Both single words and multi-word expressions

• Only grammatical items

Which aspect of a word is most important for learners to know first?

• Grammar

• Pronunciation and spelling

• Collocations

• Connotations

What does "collocation" refer to?

• Emotional associations of a word

• The grammatical rules of a word

• Words that commonly occur together

• Synonyms of a word

How much of a text's vocabulary should a reader know to understand its meaning?

• 75%

• 80%

• 85%

• 95%

How many encounters are generally needed for learners to remember a new vocabulary item?

• 2-4

• 4-8

• 6-16

• 10-20

Which is a key criterion for selecting vocabulary items to teach?

• Length of the word

• Frequency of use

• The number of syllables

• Popularity in media

Which activity is most effective for reviewing vocabulary?

• Silent reading

• Multiple-choice tests

• Retrieval tasks like matching or translating

• Watching movies in English

What are the four strands proposed by Paul Nation for a well-designed language course?

• Listening, speaking, reading, writing

• Meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, fluency development

• Grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking

• Input, output, practice, assessment

Which activity falls under "meaning-focused input"?

• Writing practice

• Listening to stories or extensive reading

• Grammar exercises

• Timed speaking tasks

Which method is NOT recommended for teaching vocabulary?

• Using flashcards

• Teaching unrelated word lists

• Using realia (real objects)

• Providing contextual examples