Quiz on Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis

What does Contrastive Analysis (CA) primarily focus on?

• Predicting learner problems based on L1 and L2

• Teaching vocabulary

• Comparing cultural differences

• Assessing language fluency

What is the primary goal of Contrastive Analysis?

• To create language learning software

• To analyze historical linguistics

• To develop new languages

• To increase efficiency in L2 teaching and testing

In CA, which level is typically analyzed first?

• Lexicon

• Syntax

• Phonology

• Morphology

According to behaviorist psychology, what is a key component of language acquisition?

• Social interaction

• Cognitive development

• Cultural immersion

• Imitation and reinforcement

What is positive transfer in the context of CA?

• The process of forgetting L1

• When L1 and L2 structures are similar and facilitate learning

• Learning L2 without any reference to L1

• Using L1 structures inappropriately in L2

What does negative transfer refer to?

• Learning L2 faster than L1

• Using L1 structures inappropriately in L2

• Transferring cultural knowledge

• Correctly using L2 structures

What is a limitation of Contrastive Analysis?

• It is universally applicable to all languages

• It is based solely on cultural differences

• It does not account for many learner errors

• It focuses too much on vocabulary

How does CA help in constructing language lessons?

• By focusing on structures predicted to need attention

• By using only L1 structures

• By ignoring learner errors

• By emphasizing vocabulary acquisition

What aspect of language does CA analyze at each level?

• Cultural context

• Pragmatic usage

• Linguistic structures

• Historical development

What is the primary focus of Structuralism in CA?

• Historical linguistics

• Psychological factors

• Levels of L1 and L2 systems

• Cultural differences