SLA Quiz - Krashen hypothesis

What is the primary focus of language acquisition according to Krashen?

• Anxiety management

• Self-monitoring

• Formal instruction

• Subconscious process

Which hypothesis suggests that learners can correct their grammar?

• Affective filter hypothesis

• Natural order hypothesis

• Comprehensible input hypothesis

• Monitor hypothesis

What is the difference between L1 and L2?

• L1 is always a second language

• L1 is learned consciously, L2 is not

• L1 is acquired in childhood, L2 is for formal purposes

• L1 is a foreign language, L2 is a native language

What does the affective filter hypothesis relate to?

• Natural communication

• Learner's environment

• Subconscious learning

• Grammar acquisition

Which of the following is NOT a term for a first language?

• Mother tongue

• Primary language

• Target language

• Native language

What is the main goal of second language acquisition?

• To pass exams

• To understand grammar rules

• To memorize vocabulary

• To achieve fluency

According to Krashen, what is comprehensible input?

• Language that is too complex

• Language that can be understood despite unknown words

• Language learned through formal instruction

• Language that is only spoken

What is the natural order hypothesis about?

• The role of anxiety in learning

• The need for formal education

• The importance of motivation

• The sequence of language acquisition

What is a characteristic of L2 learning?

• It requires less effort

• It is acquired unconsciously

• It is learned in a formal setting

• It is always a native language

Which of the following is a goal of second language acquisition?

• To memorize phrases

• To learn grammar rules

• To avoid anxiety

• To achieve accuracy