MOCK EXAM - SLL

According to Krashen (1982), what characterizes language acquisition?

• It is an explicit learning process.

• It occurs in an instruction-based setting.

• It is an implicit, subconscious process.

In mentalism, what is the role of the Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?

• It enables learners to memorize vocabulary.

• It allows learners to construct their own language from linguistic data.

• It prevents negative transfer from L1.

What is the primary focus of constructivist approaches to L2 learning?

• Habit formation through repetition and reinforcement.

• Active learner participation in constructing knowledge.

• Direct translation between L1 and L2.

In the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis (CAH), what is the main cause of difficulty in SLA?

• Learners’ lack of motivation.

• Negative language transfer from L1 to L2.

• The complexity of L2 grammar rules.

What was the primary goal of the Grammar-Translation Approach?

• To develop oral fluency.

• To enable students to read literature in the target language.

• To improve listening comprehension through immersion.

Which feature is associated with the Direct Method?

• Heavy reliance on translation between L1 and L2.

• Focus on oral communication with minimal grammatical explanations.

• Strict use of deductive grammar instruction.

What is a key characteristic of the Audiolingual Method (ALM)?

• Language learning is based on habit formation through drills.

• Meaning-focused input is prioritized over form.

• Errors are tolerated as part of the learning process.

In Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), what is the main objective?

• Mastery of grammatical rules through memorization.

• Development of communicative competence.

• Translation of texts from L2 to L1.

What was a major change introduced by the LOGSE reform regarding L2 teaching in Spain?

• It removed oral skills from the curriculum.

• It emphasized the development of students' linguistic awareness.

• It eliminated foreign language learning in Primary Education.

According to the LOMCE, which of the following is a key competence in foreign language learning?

• Mathematical reasoning.

• Digital competence.

• Linguistic competence.