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Teaching English In Elementary (Language Arts)

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is learning and acquisition once the mother tongue acquisition is established.

a)

Teaching English

b)

Second Language Acquisition

c)

  Language acquisition  

d)

Teaching Acquisition

2.

They are the proponents of second language acquisition theories.

a)

Oliveros and Hanes

b)

Oliveri and Judie Abbot

c)

Oliveri and Haynes

d)

Judie and Hanes

3.

During this time, new language learners typically spend time learning vocabulary and practice pronouncing new words.

a)

  Silent/Receptive     

b)

Early Production   

c)

Speech Emergence

d)

Intermediate Fluency

4.

This stage, language learners typically acquire an understanding of up to 1,000 words.

a)

Intermediate Fluency

b)

Speech Emergence

c)

Early Production  

d)

A Silent/Recptive    

5.

This stage they acquire a vocabulary of up to 3,000 words, and learn to communicate by putting the words in short phrases, sentences, and questions.

a)

Silent/Receptive   

b)

Early Production  

c)

Speech Emergence

d)

Intermediate Fluency

6.

They usually acquire the ability to communicate in writing and speech using more complex sentences.

a)

Intermediate Fluency

b)

Continued Language Development/Advanced Fluency

c)

Speech Emergence

d)

Early Production  

7.

It takes most learners at least two years to reach this stage

a)

Silent/Receptive   

b)

Continued Language Development/Advanced Fluency

c)

Speech Emergence

d)

Intermediate Fluency

8.

Language learning refers to the formal learning of a language in the classroom.

a)

Teaching English Learning

b)

Second Language Learning

c)

Language Learning  

d)

Third Language Learning

9.

It is the result of direct instruction in the rules of language.

a)

  Teaching English Learning

b)

Second Language Learning

c)

Language Learning  

d)

Third Language Learning

10.

It is associated with feelings of uneasiness, frustration, self-doubt, apprehension, or worry.

(a)  

11.

It is commonly thought of as an inner drive, impulse, emotion, or desire that moves one to a particular action.

(a)  

12.

Its motivated behaviors are carried out in anticipation of a reward from outside and beyond the self.

(a)  

13.

Who described eight different forms of cognitive factors of SLA?

(a)  

14.

The person who sharply criticized Krashen’s rather fuzzy distinction between subconscious (acquisition) and conscious (learning) processes.

(a)  

15.

Language acquisition is innately determined, that we are born with a built-in device that predisposes us to language acquisition (LAD: language acquisition device).

(a)  

16.

 Communication competence, or functional ability in a language, arises from exposure to the language in meaningful settings where the meanings expressed by the language are understood. 

(a)  

17.

This hypothesis postulates that humans acquire language in only one way – by understanding messages, or by receiving ‘comprehensible input.’ We move form i, our current level, to i+1, the next level along the natural order, by understanding input containing i+1 (Krashen 1985)

(a)  

18.

It states that we acquire the rules of language in a predictable order, some rules tending to come early and others late (Krashen 1985).  This “natural” order of acquisition is presumed to be the result of the acquired system, operating free of conscious grammar, or the Monitor. 

(a)  

19.

It is a “device” for “watchdogging” one’s output, for editing and making alterations or corrections as they are consciously perceived.

(a)  

20.

The acronym HURIER is sometimes used in academic texts to summarize a model of effective listening skills. This model was developed by Judi Brownell of Cornell University. What is Letter H?

(a)  

21.

The acronym HURIER is sometimes used in academic texts to summarize a model of effective listening skills. This model was developed by Judi Brownell of Cornell University. What is Letter U?

(a)  

22.

The acronym HURIER is sometimes used in academic texts to summarize a model of effective listening skills. This model was developed by Judi Brownell of Cornell University. What is Letter I?

(a)  

23.

The acronym HURIER is sometimes used in academic texts to summarize a model of effective listening skills. This model was developed by Judi Brownell of Cornell University. What is Letter E?

(a)  

24.

The acronym HURIER is sometimes used in academic texts to summarize a model of effective listening skills. This model was developed by Judi Brownell of Cornell University. What is Letter R?

(a)  

25.

The acronym HURIER is sometimes used in academic texts to summarize a model of effective listening skills. This model was developed by Judi Brownell of Cornell University. What is Letter R?

(a)  

26.

It is the process whereby children acquire their first languages.

a)

Teaching English

b)

Second Language Acquisition

c)

Language acquisition  

d)

Teaching Acquisition

27.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

1. Learners respond orally to a written exercise.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

28.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

2. Learners complete a task while listening to a taped conversation.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

29.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

3. The teacher explains some special arrangements for the following week’s lesson.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

30.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

4. A learner asks the teacher a question about the meaning of a word.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

31.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

5. The teacher conducts a drill with the class.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

32.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

6. A learner formulates a sentence silently before uttering it.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

33.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

7. Two learners carry out a pair work activity.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

34.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

8. The teacher tells a story.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

35.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

9. The teacher converses with the class before the lesson starts.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

36.

Identify which are listening activities and which are not.

10. The class is engaged in a pronunciation exercise focusing on two contrasting sounds.

a)

Listening Activity

b)

Not a listening activity

37.

1. Paying attention selectively and constantly varying the level of attention while engaged in other tasks simultaneously.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

38.

Making judgments about which content to select for remembering.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

39.

Interpreting implied information, attitude and intention

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

40.

Predicting, comparing what’s heard with what

was predicted, and revising predictions.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

41.

Filtering out any other ambient language or

other sounds, but remaining prepared to filter them in again as and when

necessary.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

42.

Getting the gist of a talk.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

43.

Enjoying the music played over the radio without understanding the words.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

44.

Performing actions in response to an instruction given orally.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

45.

Identifying a general topic or information given in a listening text.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

46.

Interpreting music through dance.

a)

Marginal Listening

b)

Attentive Listening

c)

Critical Listening

d)

Appreciative Listening

47.

Quickly running one’s eyes over a text to get the gist of it

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

c)

Predicting

d)

Sequencing

48.

Understanding the different parts of a text, how the text is structured and how parts of the text are related, and recognizing cohesive devices that writers use

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

c)

Predicting

d)

Sequencing

49.

Anticipating what the text will be about using prior knowledge of the context

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

c)

Predicting

d)

Sequencing

50.

Quickly going through a text to find a particular piece of information

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

c)

Predicting

d)

Sequencing

51.

This is the ability to notice, think about, and work with the individual sounds in spoken words.

(a)  

52.

Six snakes sell sodas and snacks. This is an example of?

(a)  

53.

It is the meaning and pronunciation of words that we use to communicate effectively. It is simply the number of words that we understand or can actively use to listen, speak, read, or write.



(a)  

54.

This is the ability to read a text accurately, smoothly, quickly, and with expression. Some students are able to read orally with speed, expression, and smooth decoding but they do not understand what they read.

(a)  

55.

“Reading demands a two-pronged attack. It involves cracking the alphabetic code to determine the words and thinking about those words to construct meaning.”

(a)  

56.

Determine the strategies used whether they are before, during reading, or after.

Read aloud

a)

Pre Reading

b)

During Reading

c)

Post Reading

57.

Determine the strategies used whether they are before, during reading, or after.


Activating prior

knowledge and building

background information

a)

Pre Reading

b)

During Reading

c)

Post Reading

58.

Determine the strategies used whether they are before, during reading, or after.


Activating prior knowledge and building background information

a)

Pre Reading

b)

During Reading

c)

Post Reading

59.

Determine the strategies used whether they are before, during reading, or after.


Story Prediction Guide

a)

Pre Reading

b)

During Reading

c)

Post Reading

60.

Determine the strategies used whether they are before, during reading, or after.

Discussion Web

a)

Pre Reading

b)

During Reading

c)

Post Reading

61.

The Listening Process (10 points)


There are five steps in the listening process (Devito, 1997). Write and explain each briefly in your own words.

4 lines
62.

Covers the mechanics of grammar, can be a challenging subject for many students.

a)

Language Arts

b)

Body Language

c)

Voice lesson

63.

It offers a variety of ways (i.e., whole group, small group, one-on-one) using a variety of resources.

a)

Differentiated

b)

Predicting

c)

Reciprocating

64.

Is a strategy that's used during the reading of a text.

a)

Differentiated

b)

Reciprocating

c)

Predicting

65.

Students will assume the role of the teacher when presenting a concept or lesson to their peers in the classroom.

a)

Differentiated

b)

Predicting

c)

Reciprocating

66.

This will illustrates the importance of summarizing using charts and poster.

a)

Graphic organizer

b)

Essay writing

c)

Summarizing

67.

In approximately two to three paragraphs, define reciprocal teaching and describe how it can be used in language arts classrooms.

a)

Summarizing

b)

Essay writing

c)

Orating

68.

When we use a language, we cannot consciously think about all the words and grammar that we are using.

a)

Anticipation of Rewards

b)

Meaningful Learning

c)

Automaticity

69.

Language learners need to understand the language that they are hearing and using, and the topics discussed should be of interest to them.

a)

Automaticity

b)

Meaningful Learning

c)

Anticipation of Rewards

70.

These may be “tangible or intangible, long term or short term” . Language learners need a reason to learn the language.

a)

Anticipation of Rewards

b)

Meaningful Learning

c)

Authentic

71.

When language learning stems from the learner’s needs or desires, the learner is said to have intrinsic motivation.

a)

Intrinsic Motivation

b)

Meaningful Learning

c)

Anticipation of Rewards

72.

Clear learning goals and an understanding of personal learning styles can help the learner to use language learning time strategically.

a)

Strategic Investment

b)

Meaningful Learning

c)

Anticipation of Rewards

73.

Learning a new language involves developing new ways of “thinking, feeling, and acting—a second identity”

a)

Risk-Taking

b)

Self-Confidence

c)

Language Ego

74.

They believe that they can achieve their language learning goals.

a)

Risk-Taking

b)

Self-Confidence

c)

Language Ego

75.

They are willing to take risks, and therefore they have more opportunities to learn through both successes and failures.

a)

Risk-Taking

b)

Self-Confidence

c)

Language - ego

76.

Successful language learners understand that using a new language may involve expressing ideas and feelings in very new and different ways.

a)

Language–Culture Connection

b)

Risk-Taking

c)

Self-Confidence

77.

Words that are similar in both languages (cognates), will help in language learning, but features that are different may interfere with the language learning process.

a)

Communicative Competence

b)

Interlanguage

c)

Native Language Effect

78.

All language learners go through a developmental process during which time they use the language imperfectly.

a)

Communicative Competence

b)

Interlanguage

c)

Native Language Effect

79.

These skills include both fluency and accuracy, as well as the ability to use language appropriately in real-world contexts.

a)

Communicative Competence

b)

Interlanguage

c)

Communication Skills

80.

A teacher-centered and frequently entails lengthy lecture sessions or one-way presentations.

a)

Lecture style

b)

Demonstrative style

c)

Facilitative style