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Language Acquisition Unit 3

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

The first language has interference on the second language acquisition, and the role of…

a)

·       L1 in the L2 depends on some similarities and differences between the two languages.

b)

       L2 in the L1 depends on some similarities and differences between the two languages.

c)

·       L1 and L2 depend on some similarities and differences between the two languages.

2.

According to R. Lado, the easiest forms to be acquired in L2 are

a)

·       the ones existing in L1 too.

b)

·       the ones existing in L2 too.

c)

·       the ones existing either in L1 or L2.

3.

El análisis contrastivo (CA) es un enfoque para el estudio de SLA que implica predecir y explicar los problemas del estudiante en función de una comparación de L1 y L2 para determinar similitudes y diferencias.  

a)

True

b)

False

4.

It is common that learners try to use simpler words in order to evade the use of difficult words or structures that could have the same meaning or content.  

a)

Avoidance

b)

Error

c)

Interference

5.

When the same structure is fitting in both languages we can say that there is…

·      

a)

·       a positive transfer.

b)

an error

·      

c)

interference

6.

Instead of saying “He might go to the party.” The learner says “It is possible that he goes to the party”. It is a creative construction of the language related to:

·      

·      

·      

a)

Avoidance

b)

Interference

c)

Error analysis

7.

Error is usually …

a)

       made due to the lack of knowledge of the language rules.

b)

·       made due to the learner’s knowledge of L2.       

c)

·       made due to the deviation in the speakers' language

8.

Mistake occurs when the speakers,

a)

   although familiar with the rule, fail to perform accordingly.

b)

·       deviates resulting from ignorance of the rule.

c)

·       is writing in the target L2 language using their L1 grammar

9.

Universal Grammar is …

a)

      the system of principles, conditions, and rules that are elements or properties of all human languages.

b)

   the system of grammar rules that all languages have.

c)

·       the system of symbols used in all languages.

10.

Principles and parameters are part of a genetically innate universal grammar which all humans possess.

a)

True

b)

False