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WorksheetsLearning Languages Final Quiz
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is acquisition?
how correct learners' use of the language system is, including their use of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
the way we learn our first language, i.e. through being involved in real communication, and without formal teaching.
knowledge obtained through intentional study, experience, or being taught.
the act of changing or correcting something, or the thing that has been changed or corrected
Find the best example of cognitive strategies.
repetition
guessing meaning from context
using imagery for memorisation
All of the above
Second language acquisition is regarded as a conscious and reasoned thinking process, involving the deliberate use of learning strategies. What theory is it?
S. Krashen's language acquisition theory
Behaviorism
Nativist theory
Cognitive theory
Fill in the missing gap. Guessing the meaning when you don't understand and using gestures are examples of ............................................ strategies.
affective
memory
compensation
cognitive
Fill in the missing gap. The ............................. hypothesis says that there is a period of growth in which full native competence is possible when acquiring a language.
natural order
S. Krashen's
critical period
cognitive
The ability to imagine another person's thoughts, beliefs and feelings. In an ELT context, it normally refers to the ability to understand how a learner is feeling.
empathy
sympathy
silent period
natural order
Field-dependent learners often work well in teams as they tend to be better at interpersonal relationships.
True
False
Field-independent learners tend to rely less on the teacher or other learners for support.
True
False
The process in which incorrect language becomes a habit and cannot easily be corrected.
Fossilization
Negative transfer
Interlanguage
Typo
.......................................................... questions require answers that go beyond simple information and as such both the language and thinking behind them is more complex. They take learners into more abstract language functions, such as giving and justifying opinions, speculation, and hypothesising.
Lower-order thinking
Higher-order thinking
The Silent Way, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response and Suggestopaedia are examples of ................................. .
Humanistic teaching approach
Lexical approach
Structural approach
Eclectic approach
The teacher gives each learner a sheet with a series of 'Find someone who…' statements, e.g. 'Find someone who has a cat'. Learners circulate around the class and complete the statements with names. It is an example of ....
Warm up
Lead-in
Ice-breaker
Interlanguage is the learner's current version of the language they are learning. Interlanguage changes all the time but can become fossilised language when the learners do not have the opportunity to improve.
True
False
A person who is actively involved in a conversation is called ...
Interlocutor
Native speaker
Receiver
Input processor
The LAD is a system of principles that children are born with that helps them learn language, and accounts for the order in which children learn structures, and the mistakes they make as they learn. Who was a founder of Language Acquistion Devices theory?
D. Crystal
S. Krashen
N. Chomsky
L. Vygotsky
A test designed to determine a person's ability in a particular skill or field of knowledge is called ....
a diagnostic test
an aptitude test
a placement test
a proficiency test
Multiple Intelligence Theory says that there are at least eight different kinds of intelligence, and that human beings possess all of them to different degrees. Learners' profiles of intelligences will affect their preferences when learning.
True
False
The idea that children learning their first language acquire grammatical structures in a pre-determined, 'natural' order, and that some are acquired earlier than others.
The critical period hypothesis
The natural order hypothesis
The comprehensible input hypothesis
Rapport in language learning refers to the relationship between the teacher and the learners. Teachers try to build good rapport with the learners in order to produce an environment that will help learning.
True
False
What is Universal Grammar?
It is a theory of linguistics for L1
it is a theory which aims to describe and explain human language
it is a theory which aims to describe and explain all types of language including non verbal communication
Nonverbal communication means conveying information without using words. For example, by using a body language.
True
False
The Monitor Model is an effort to explain ......................................
a. cognitive factors
b. foreign language learning
c. personal factors
d. bilingualism
Universal Grammar theory states that ..................................
a language learner has to acquire a certain amount of grammatical rules before he can be considered to be a speaker of that language
humans are uniquely endowed with a specific faculty for language acquisition
all languages have the same grammatical constructs
all language learners simultaneously learn certain elements of grammar in their second language regardless of their background
The acquisition-learning hypothesis in Krashen's Monitor Theory states that language acquisition
is similar to language learning in that it requires the learner to be commmitted and motivated to learn the language
only occurs when the learner is able to comprehend the process of acquiring a second language
is when a learner studies the language outside a classroom setting and gains explicit knowledge about the language through reading authentic texts
takes place naturally and outside the awareness of the learner through interaction and emphasis on meaning
A language learned in the country where that language is spoken is called a(n)
lingua franca
foreign language
interlanguage
second language
.............................. suggested that a child imitates the language of its parents or carers. Successful attempts are rewarded because an adult who recognises a word spoken by a child will praise the child and/or give it what it is asking for. Successful utterances are therefore reinforced while unsuccessful ones are forgotten.
L. Vygotsky
N. Chomsky
S. Krashen
B.F. Skinner
Providing temporary support for an inexperienced learner in order to help them to complete a task or acquire a skill, and then gradually withdrawing that support is called ...
guided discovery
natural order
scaffolding
silent way
According to Piaget, the incorporation of new information into existing schemes is called:
operational thought.
assimilation.
accommodation.
equilibration.
Tim likes to explore his parents' house through touch. One day he touches the oven and burns his hand. Tim learns that although some objects are safe to touch, ovens are not. According to Piaget, this is an example of:
operational thought.
assimilation.
accommodation.
equilibration.
According to Lev Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development (ZPD), learning is:
achieved by assimilating new understandings to accommodate the demands of the world.
affected by how the environment and genetically programmed learning ability interact during a critical period.
a social activity between a less knowledgeable child and another adult or child who is more knowledgeable.
achieved by discovering which answers will lead to rewards.
Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is similar to Piaget's theory in that it:
emphasizes how children develop through social interaction.
emphasizes that children actively construct their knowledge and understanding.
describes how children develop by interacting with the physical world.
proposes four stages of development that are age-related.
Tasks in the upper limit of the zone of proximal development (ZPD) are ones that:
require intuitive thought.
a child can perform on his or her own.
are too difficult for a child to perform without assistance.
require deductive reasoning.
According to research, which of the following statements describes the relationship between a child's first language and second language acquisition?
Extended instruction in the first language results in severe developmental delays in all academic subject areas, particularly in reading and writing.
Children tend to do less well in school in the upper grades if they are schooled in both the first and second languages through grade five.
Academic skills, literacy development, concept formation, subject knowledge, and learning strategies all transfer from the first language to the second.
Children who develop strong academic proficiency in two languages are likely to experience cognitive disadvantages over monolinguals.
Researchers have found that second-language learners' use of learning strategies makes a significant difference in their academic success in the second language. Students who plan for learning and monitor their own progress are utilizing which of the following types of learning strategies?
metacognitive strategies
cognitive strategies
social/affective strategies
linguistic strategies
Chomsky's nativist theory of language development regards the most important contributor to the child's learning of language as
imitation of parents.
social reinforcement.
innate or inherited neural structures
interaction with peers
What is the critical period hypothesis?
the idea that children must be taught grammar rules in order to
learn a language
The idea that there is a specific window of time during childhood
when language acquisition is most efficient and effective
The idea that language is primarily learned through imitation and
repetition
What is the difference between language acquisition and language
learning?
There is no difference - the terms are interchangeable
Language acquisition refers to the natural, subconscious process of
acquiring a language, while language learning refers to the conscious
process of studying a language
Language acquisition refers to learning a second language, while
language learning refers to learning one's native language
What is meant by the term "input" in language acquisition?
The language input that a child receives from parents, caregivers,
and others in their environment
The process of translating thoughts into language
The mental grammar that speakers use to generate sentences
What is the role of social interaction in language acquisition?
Social interaction is not important for language acquisition
Social interaction helps children develop their language skills
through conversation and feedback from others
Social interaction hinders language acquisition because it can be
distracting
What is the role of motivation in second language acquisition?
Motivation is not important in second language acquisition
Motivation can help learners persist in their language studies and
achieve higher levels of proficiency
Motivation is only important for learners who are studying a
language for professional purposes
What is the difference between a "first language" and a "second
language"?
There is no difference - the terms are interchangeable
A first language is the language that a person learns as a child,
while a second language is learned later in life
A first language is a language that is spoken in one's home country,
while a second language is a language that is spoken in another
country
What is the "nativist" view of language acquisition?
The idea that language acquisition is primarily a result of
environmental factors such as exposure to language input and social
interaction
The idea that language is primarily learned through imitation and
repetition
The idea that language acquisition is a natural, innate process that
is guided by an inborn language acquisition device
Which of the following statements about language acquisition is true?
It is solely determined by genetics
It only occurs during childhood
It is influenced by both nature and nurture
It is a conscious, deliberate process
What is the role of imitation in language acquisition?
It is the primary mechanism for learning language
It is only important for learning second languages
It is one of several mechanisms for learning language
It has no role in language acquisition
Which of the following is an example of overgeneralization in language
acquisition?
Saying "I goed to the store" instead of "I went to the store"
Saying "I went to the store" correctly
Using a complex sentence with multiple clauses
Using advanced vocabulary beyond their age level
Which of the following is an example of a language acquisition device
(LAD)?
A cognitive system for acquiring language
A computer program
A grammar workbook
A dictionary
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language.
True
False
The arrangement or order of words, determined by both the writer's style and grammar rules is called ....
Syntax
Semantics
Pragmatics
Phonetics
The study of meaning in language is called ....
Syntax
Semantics
Morphology
Phonetics
The study of how context contributes to meaning is called ....
Syntax
Morphology
Pragmatics
Phonetics
The study of the smallest meaningful units in speech and writing is called ....
Syntax
Morphology
Pragmatics
Phonetics
