WorksheetsImportant concepts from TESOL
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The following are TRUE about syntax EXCEPT:
structure that make up language
a system of communication
sentence patterns of language
All of the items are correct.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about sentences according to purpose/function?
All of the items are correct.
“Leave the book beside the flower vase.” -This is an example of an imperative sentence.
“What is the title of that red book?” -This is an example of an interrogative sentence.
“Oh my! My book is missing!” -This is an example of an interrogative sentence.
What are the types of sentences according to forms/ structure?
simple, complex, compound, and compound complex sentences
simple, complex, complete, and complete and complex sentences
simple, composite, compound, and compound and composite sentences
simple and compound sentences only
Noam Chomsky, who believes that language is innate, proposed the concept of __________ which is a language learning tool acquired by children at birth.
Language Acquisition Device
Innate Language Device
Universal Grammar Device
After a short review about the elements of a short story in the piece, “The Fisherman and the Goldfish”, Teacher Anne uses the action words in the story to discuss the tenses of verb. This is an example of __________ way of teaching grammar.
explicit
implicit
complicit
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about assessment?
Formative assessment or assessment for learning is generally not scored unlike summative assessment or assessment of learning.
Teachers should aim for useful, and most importantly, perfect tests. The scores acquired by students should be a good basis of prediction of their skill/understanding.
All types of testing can be seen as a form of assessment since testing is a part of assessment.
All of the items are correct.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the characteristics of a good language test?
RELIABILITY: A test is reliable if there is a consistency of tests’ judgment or results
VALIDITY: A test is valid if it measures what it is supposed to measure.
PRACTICALITY: A test is practical if it is easy to construct, administer, and interpret the results.
All of the items are correct.
This type of approach in teaching language is also called ‘counseling learning theory’. It is best for adults and is needs-driven. It is also the springboard of English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
Natural Approach
Community Language Learning
Whole Language Approach
This type of approach is based on Stephen Krashen’s theory of language acquisition. It focuses on fluency over accuracy and promotes communicative competency.
Natural Approach
Community Language Learning
Whole Language Approach
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the four macro skills of communication?
Listening skill is considered to be the most used yet the least taught in the four macro skills. The second most used is speaking.
In teaching writing, the teacher should always identify first the kind of learners s/he is going to teach then the text type.
All of the items are correct.
Reading is the first skill acquired by a person. It is followed by speaking.
