THE ACQUISITION-LEARNING DISTINCTION

What is the main distinction between language acquisition and language learning according to the passage?

• Language acquisition is subconscious, while language learning is conscious.

• Language acquisition is conscious, while language learning is subconscious.

• Language acquisition involves formal knowledge, while language learning involves informal knowledge.

• Language acquisition is only possible for children, while language learning is only possible for adults.

Which of the following is a characteristic of language acquisition?

• It is a subconscious process.

• It involves knowing the rules of a language.

• It is referred to as explicit learning.

• It is only accessible to children.

What does the term 'acquired competence' refer to in the passage?

• Subconscious knowledge of a language.

• Conscious knowledge of grammar rules.

• Formal learning of a language.

• Explicit understanding of language structure.

What is a synonym for language learning mentioned in the passage?

• Explicit learning.

• Implicit learning.

• Natural learning.

• Informal learning.

According to the passage, what is a common misconception about language acquisition and learning?

• Adults can only learn a language, not acquire it.

• Children can only learn a language, not acquire it.

• Adults can achieve native-like levels in a second language.

• Language acquisition is not a powerful process in adults.

What does the passage suggest about adults' ability to acquire a second language?

• Adults can access the same natural 'language acquisition device' as children.

• Adults cannot acquire a second language, only learn it.

• Adults can achieve native-like levels in a second language.

• Adults lose the ability to 'pick-up' languages after puberty.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to describe language acquisition?

• Explicit learning.

• Implicit learning.

• Informal learning.

• Natural learning.