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WorksheetsPRAXIS 5362
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
My boss just reorganized our ordering system. As far as I can see, it makes no sense. It has neither rhyme or reason.
The word "or" in the last sentence is incorrect with regard to:
Parallel Structure
Usage
Form
Person
He went on a ship. Student pronounces ship as [shi:p]
The error in pronunciation in the word "ship" indicates a problem with:
diphthongs
Primary cardinal vowels
triphthongs
allophones
Fish and chips. (Student pronounces "and" as [aend].)
The error in pronunciation in the word "and" indicates a problem with:
Elision
Assimilation
Phonemes
Weakness
What a glorious day. Look at that sky. Student pronounces "sky" as [ski]
The error in pronunciation of the word "sky" indicates problems with:
short vowels
diphthongs
triphthongs
long vowels
What are we going to see? Student pronounces "are" as [är]
The error in pronunciation of the word "are" indicates problems with:
schwa
stress
suprasegmentals
prosody
I've three sisters. Student pronounces "three" as [tri].
The error in pronunciation of the word "three" indicates problems with:
labials
affricatives
palatals
fricatives
Judy read two scripts before give them to me to study. (Student pronounces "scripts" as [skrIpts].
The error in pronunciation of the word "scripts" indicates problems with:
Fricatives
Assimilation
Linking
Elision
Susan bought him an elegant watch. (Student pronounces and emphasizes each word.)
The error in speaking the sentence indicates problems with:
Intonation
Linking Sounds
Pitch
Stress-Timing
Teachers in my country of foreign languages are well qualified to carry out their duties properly.
The error is in the relative order of:
A noun and an adjective
the direct and indirect objects
the subject and object
the prepositional phrases
The study of morphemes may provide the student with:
the meaning of the root word
the meaning of the phonemes
grammatical information
all of the above
To which subcategory of subordinating conjunctions does "whether or not" belong?
time
cause and effect
contrast
condition
Which one of the following is not included in the study of semantics?
culture
the definition of individual words and meanings
the intonation of the speaker
meaning that is stored or inherent as well as contextual
A teacher who asks an ELL if he or she has finished the task really means "Finish the assignment." This is an example of:
synonyms
presupposition
culture in the classroom
body language
Identify the major factor in the spread of English.
The invasion of the Germanic tribes in England
The pronunciation changes in Middle English
The extension of the British Empire
the introduction of new words from different cultures
English has grown as a language primarily because of:
wars/technology and science
text messaging/immigrants
immigrants/technology and science
contemporary culture/wars
If you are studying pragmatics, then you are studying:
the definition of individual words and meanings
how context impacts the interpretation of language
meaning that is stored or inherent as well as contextual
all of the above
Which one of the following is not a factor in people changing their register?
the relationship between the speakers
the formality of the situation
the attitude towards the listeners and subject
the culture of the speakers
In analyzing World Englishes, Kachru classified which of the following countries as members of the outer circle?
The UK, Canada, and Australia
Australia, Ireland, and the U.S.
India, Philippines, and Singapore
China, South Korea, and India
In 1996, the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association proposed that:
All ELLs be tested in reading skills
All ELLs be tested in listening and speaking skills
Viewing and visually representing be included in proficiency testing
Testing in the traditional skill areas be continued
Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device (LAD) includes all of the following hypotheses EXCEPT:
Language learners form hypotheses based on the language they receive
Language learners enter the world as blank slates
Language learners test out hypotheses in speech and texts
Language learners construct language
A textbook used in an adult education class instructs students in "How to Buy a Computer" through sample ads and dialogs. Which basic language approach/method is being used in this textbook?
The Silent Way
Notional/functional
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Natural Approach
By learning phrases such as "According to the author...," ELLs may increase their linguistic abilities. What name has been given to this type of phrase?
idioms
utterances
lexical chunks
private speech
Which researcher is most associated with problem-solving activities for language learning?
Gattegno
Prabhu
Wilkins
Lewis
L1 and L2 learners follow approximately the same order in learning a language. Identify the correct sequence from the options below.
Silent period, experimental speech, private speech, lexical chunks, formulaic speech
silent period, private speech, lexical chunks, formulaic speech, experimental speech
private speech, lexical chunks, silent period, formulaic speech, experimental speech
private speech, silent period, lexical chunks, formulaic speech, experimental speech
Language learners seem to acquire syntax:
at the same rate in L1 and L2
faster in L2 than L1
in the same order regardless of whether it is in L1 or L2
in different order for L1
Interlanguage is best described as:
a language characterized by overgeneralization
bilingualism
a language-learning strategy
a strategy characterized by poor grammar
The teacher "writted" on the whiteboard. This is an example of:
simplification
fossilization
inter-language
overgeneralization
Simplification means:
adding /ed/ to irregular verbs as a way to use the past tense.
substituting "I have a house beautiful in Miami" for "I have a beautiful house in Miami."
Latinos pronouncing words like "student" as "estudent".
Asking someone, "You like?" instead of, "Do you like this one?"
Which of the following methods of dealing with fossilization is NOT appropriate?
ignore mistakes that do not interfere with meaning
work on items such as the ending /s/ for third person singular in written work
teacher (or aide) corrects all the errors in the students' writing
Dictating correct sentences of patterns frequently used incorrectly by ELLs
What type of motivation is demonstrated below?
Marcel is highly motivated to improve his English because he has always wanted to work as a translator in the UN. He longs for permanent residency in the U.S. to pursue his dream.
Instrumental, intrinsic, state
integrative, intrinsic, state
integrative, extrinsic, state
instrumental, extrinsic, trait
According to Krashen and Terrell's Input Hypothesis, language learners are able to understand:
slightly more than they can produce
the same as they speak
less than they speak
lots more than they speak
If the teacher circulates around the room answering questions and asking others, which level(s) of scaffolding is she demonstrating?
Modeling
Interactive
Guided
Independent
Though there are exceptions, the most commonly used method to develop a descriptive text is:
spatial order
order of importance
chronological order
logical order
In a bottom-up strategy of literacy development, which one of the following undesirable strategies might a reader use?
make guesses about what is going to happen
read all texts at the same speed
anticipate the contents of the text
infer meaning from sentences and paragraphs
Which one of the following developmental skills belongs to the orthographic phase of the alphabetic principle?
equates the length of a word with its meaning
confuses similar words
can sound out regular one-syllable words
notices familiar parts first, then decodes the unfamiliar parts
Which of the following is NOT a step in the Language Experience Approach?
Students draw a picture to represent something eprsonal about an experience.
students dictate their story to the teacher
the teacher reads the story, revising where necessary
the story is read in later days as a follow-up activity
In schools with large immigrant populations of diverse origins, the most commonly used model is:
submersion
pull-out
SDAIE
Transition
Widdowson's definition of use and usage is well demonstrated in which of the following models?
Canadian French Immersion and Miami-Dade Count Model
Submersion with primary language support
Content-based ESL and indigenous language immersion
Communication-based ESL and Grammar-based ESL
Which one of the following teaching practices has a positive effect on student writing?
correction of spelling mistakes
use of good reading texts
extensive writing practice
correction of grammar mistakes
Why would the average German- or French-speaking ELL need extra work on the English vowels?
English vowels are different from L1 of German and French speakers
There is no sound-symbol correspondence in the English vowels
The sound-symbol connection is consistent in both German and French
English has multiple vowel sounds
Which one of the following is a strategy used in content-based learning?
Teaching phonics for spelling tests
Teaching grammar points discretely
providing comprehensible feedback
using activities for fun only
Angela needs help in English. Her teacher suggested several things Angela can do to improve her learning strategies. Which of the following is NOT a socioaffective learning strategy?
read a funny book
work cooperatively with her classmates
ask the teacher to speak more slowly
skim for information
The Scheme Theory of Carrell & Eisterhold suggests that for learning to take place, teachers must:
Integrate content areas with ESL techniques
emphasize all four language skills
present comprehensible input in a meaningful context
relate new materials to previous knowledge
Young children are often considered better language learners than older children or adult, but older children or adults may be able to progress more rapidly in reading instruction because:
they have more worldly experience to help them understand the texts
their vocabulary concepts in L2 are less developed
they have more language-learning experience
phonics is the same in L1 and L2
Abigail is an enthusiastic child who spontaneously cries when watching movies. She challenges the teacher in class but is content to let her classmates make decision. Which of these learning styles most accurately describes her?
Analytic
Authority-oriented
communicative
concrete
Which of the following should be done prior to initiating a formal referral process for an ELL with possible learning disabilities?
a vision and hearing test
a language diagnostic test
documentation of at least one intervention
consultation with the principal about the ELL's progress
An ELL suspected of having learning difficulties:
may present behavioral problems when asked to produce written work
may demonstrate the ability to learn quickly
should be analyzed for up to ten weeks using ESL techniques
may demonstrate the ability to solve problems not dependent on English
When the teacher is correcting a student's language, the teacher should:
carefully correct all mistakes
consider the context of the error
confirm the error by repeating it
repeat the student's message but correct it
Which of the following tests is NOT a state-mandated test or a reading/language arts basic skill test?
DRA
WIDA
Iowa Test of Basic Skills
TOEIC
Which one of the following is NOT an authentic way to confirm standardized placement testing results?
diagnostic tests
teacher observations
previous school records
oral interviews
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable alternative assessment strategy for ELLs?
Portfolios
Observation
Self-Assessment
Essay Writing
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable teaching practice when preparing exceptional students to take tests?
Give practice timed tests
Use cloze tests
Provide students with study guides
Have the students write practice essays
Which is the most appropriate method for dealing with a potential cultural bias in tests?
translate the tests previous to the actual exam
provide pictures and graphics during the test
administer practice tests with time limits
provide a study guide and give the test orally
When ELLs are asked to fill in the blanks/gaps on a multiple-choice test, which type of test are they being given?
First Generation
Second Generation
Third Generation
Traditional
Which of the following is a feature of differentiated instruction?
The teacher plans what all students will learn
The students are placed in learning levels
the gifted student is given a list of learning objectives
materials are grouped according to ability levels
Culture and cultural differences:
must be addressed by the teacher in the ELL classroom by pointing out cultural similarities and differences
should be the starting point for learning about how culture affects the ELL's attitude towards education
positively affects how well ELLs perform in the language classroom
may have a strong emotional influence on the ELL learner
ESL instruction frequently requires the teacher to change her instruction methods. One of the most difficult may be the:
wait time
establishment of group work
show-and-tell based on different cultures
extensive reading time
Which of the following suggestions would the culturally aware teacher disregard, if necessary?
the use of English only in the classroom
creating a "safe haven" for refugees and at-risk students
free discussions with women from Muslim cultures
shaking hands with all parents
Which of the following is NT appropriate when setting high standards for ELLs?
The use of cooperative learning strategies between teacher and students
establishing goals to accommodate all ELLs
challenging students cognitively
developing language and literacy through all instructional activities
The No Child Left Behind Act established that:
Title I funds are available only if the schools participate in National Assessment of Education Progress
Bilingual Programs must be effective and follow three criteria established by a federal court in 1981
High-performing children cannot be used to average out low-performing ELLs
Schools must form and convene assessment committees
The No Child Left Behind Acts requires schools to:
give assessments in English if the LEP has received 3 years of schooling in the U.S. (except Puerto Rico)
Measure school districts by status
inform parents of the school's evaluation
include LEP's in all academic assessments
Which of the following personality traits is a "facilitative" anxiety?
inability to speak before peers
discrimination
complete tasks on time
fear of classmate ridicule
Transitioning from one class to another or one school to another is challenging for most students. Which of the following activities would NOT make the process easier for most students?
visiting the new classroom/school
holding a parental orientation session
holding a Q&A session with students from the new school
conducting a Q&A session with the present teachers
Which of the following sources would be the most appropriate when inquiring about cultural issues concerning ELLs?
United States Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
Center for Applied Linguistics
The National Association for Bilingual Education
