Acquiring Knowledge SLA

1. These are the knowledge for L2 learners must have, except…

• Sociolinguistic knowledge

• Discourse knowledge

• Culture knowledge

• Linguistics knowledge

Which of the following is not a subdomain of linguistic knowledge?

• Syntax

• Pragmatics

• Morphology

• Phonology

Linguistic knowledge includes understanding sentence structure, sound systems, vocabulary, and meanings.

• True

• False

Sociolinguistic knowledge is mostly about grammar rules and verb conjugation.

• True

• False

Sociolinguistic competence includes all of the following, except...

• Register awareness

• Cultural norms

• Genre structure

• Politeness strategies

Which knowledge area deals with turn-taking and interaction management?

• Linguistic knowledge

• Discourse knowledge

• Sociolinguistic knowledge

• Semantic knowledge

Phonology in L2 acquisition is often underestimated because of beliefs related to the Critical Period Hypothesis.

• True

• False

Understanding metaphors and idioms falls under morphological knowledge.

• True

• False

What is required for fluency beyond conscious learning of language rules?

• Vocabulary memorization

• Grammar drills

• Automated language processing

• Cultural immersion only

Which of the following helps learners internalize discourse and pragmatic norms?

• Flashcards

• Authentic interaction

• Phonetic transcription

• Sentence diagramming