WorksheetsLanguage Teaching and Learning Quiz
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 36mins
In the following aspects there is an incorrect feature of Global English:
It facilitates effective communication.
It is difficult to learn because it has numerous variations.
It can’t prepare people for language exams.
The best teachers are:
Natives.
Non-natives.
It doesn’t matter, the teacher has to be competent and with a good language level, regardless of its origin.
Some of the main foundations in language teaching are:
Creation of materials, systems for cross-linguistic equivalence in language instruction and principles of syllabus design
Emphasis on phonetics, syntax and morphology as the most relevant aspects of language teaching
Development of teaching strategies, classroom management and student assessment
All of them are correct
What are de VARK learning styles?
Reading and Aural
Visual, kinesthetic and tactile
Auditory, artistic, kinesthetic and tactile
A and B are correct
Which of these are the properties of language?
Displacement, productivity and duality.
Cultural transmission and logical structure.
Cohesive, fluid and argument.
Which are the stages of language learning?
Reinforcement, controlled drilling, memorization, repetition and imitation.
Controlled drilling, repetition, imitation, reinforcement and memorization.
Imitation, repetition, memorization, controlled drilling and reinforcement.
According to Krashen, learners progress in their knowledge of the language when they comprehend language input that is:
Exactly at their current level.
Slightly more advanced than their current level.
Much more advanced than their current level.
Which of the following statements relates to the Affective Filter Hypothesis?
Negative emotions, such as stress, anxiety, and lack of motivation, create a psychological filter that reduces a student's ability to absorb comprehensible input.
Language acquisition occurs only through mechanical repetition.
Motivation does not influence language learning.
In the constructivistic theories, who gives a strong emphasis on stages of development?
Vygotsky
Piaget
Pavlov
Which key element for teaching does this definition correspond to? “Good teachers have deep knowledge of the subjects they teach”.
Focus
Engaging people in learning
Subject knowledge
Name and explain the three levels of the circle of Kachru.
What is one key factor in successfully learning English as a foreign language?
Gaining an extensive vocabulary by memorizing words
Having motivation, exposure, and cultural understanding
Focusing exclusively on practicing grammar exercises.
Which of the following are considered the five types of communication?
Verbal communication, non-verbal communication, written communication, visual communication, and listening.
Verbal communication, listening, social media communication, visual communication, and speaking.
Nonverbal communication, written communication, texting, visual communication, and active listening.
What is the main difference between aptitude and intelligence?
Aptitude is a general ability that evolves with learning, while intelligence is a knack for specific abilities like numbers or language.
Aptitude is a specific ability that can be identified early on, while intelligence is a general ability that evolves with learning.
Aptitude and intelligence are both general abilities that can be identified later in life.
Which of the following is the correct classification of writing systems?
Pictograms, symbols, hieroglyphs and syllabaries.
Logographies, syllabaries, alphabets and featural scripts.
Letters, numbers, alphabets and featural scripts.
According to Palmer's Theory, what are the Principles of Language Study?
Spontaneous capabilities and studial capabilities.
Grammar rules and vocabulary lists.
Pronunciation drills and translation exercises.
What learning theory is based on mental models?
Experimentalism
Constructivism
Cognitivism
Which of these options does not belong to the stages for the development of the syllabus?
Creative
Design
Implementation
Which of the following statements describes best the key features of Modern Education?
Modern education focuses on teachers instruction, theoretical science, and passive knowledge.
Modern education is learner-centred, emphasizes skill-based knowledge, and promotes interactive and engaging learning.
Modern education prioritizes skill-based knowledge and it focuses on a single way of transmitting knowledge.
Which of the following words are NOT related to the concept of 'Innovation', according to (De Lano Et Al; 1994)?
Novelty and change
Development and improvement
Change and Lessening
What are the three types of motivation?
Approach, Reward (incentives) and Nature.
Nature, Interest and Curiosity.
Approach, Reward (incentives) and Achievement.
What is language?
Conversation, collaboration and Communication.
Communication, conversation, collaboration and co-creation.
Communication, conversation, accumulation and co-creation.
Which of the following is NOT a property of human language?
Displacement
Duality
Production
What is the scientific study of language called?
Linguistics
Communication
Duality
What is one of the main objectives of the syllabus?
Allow improvisation in teaching.
Completely replace the teacher ́s autonomy.
Help and guide teachers in their classroom work.
What should be encouraged in the activities proposed in a learning situation?
Mechanical memorization.
Competition among students.
A critical and reflective approach.
When we talk about personal resources, which of the following is not correct?
Interlevel proposals.
Reinforcement.
Specialists.
Which of the following components are part of a learning situation?
Relation to other subjects or programs.
Assessment.
Both A and B are correct.
Which type of motivation do the following elements correspond to: purpose, interest, curiosity and pride?
Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation
Concentric motivation
On which authors did David Kolb based his theory about learning?
Dewey y Montessori
Vygotsky and Skinner
Jung, Rogers and Piaget
What are the three types of classifications among languages?
Phonological, morphological and syntactic.
Ancient, modern and hybrid.
Genealogical, typological and areal.
According to Kolb, convergers are:
Analytic and active
Active and holistic
Analytic and passive
What is one key teaching principle when working with adolescent learners?
Emphasizing grammar translation.
Relying solely on written exercises.
Encouraging peer interaction and using activities of interest.
Which of the following is a characteristic of young learners?
They easily understand abstract grammar concepts.
They prefer learning through passive activities.
They have a short attention span and need individual attention.
According to De Lano et al. (1994), which of the following elements are included in the concept of 'innovation'?
Planning, analysis, and repetition
Change, development, novelty, and improvement
Production, investment, and distribution
According to Skinner, what is motivation?
It’s the basic problem of psychology in Education.
It’s the central factor in the efficient management of the process of learning.
It’s the super-highway to learning.
According to Krashen’s Comprehension Hypothesis, what is the only true cause of second language acquisition?
Comprehensible input.
Memorizing grammatical rules.
Speaking perfectly from the beginning.
What does Kachru’s 'Three Circles' model describe?
The three levels of English proficiency.
The division of English as a global language.
Differences between British and American English.
Which of the following is NOT one of the teacher roles identified by Harden and Crosby (2000)?
Learning Facilitator
Curriculum Planner
Emotional Support Counselor
What does 'duality' mean in the context of properties of human language?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with adult learners?
They have no defined learning patterns.
They often have previous experiences that support their learning.
They do not tolerate frustration in learning.
What is a key benefit of using games in language learning?
They remove the need for grammar.
They increase motivation and make learning fun.
They limit creativity in students.
Explain the term of Global English?
What distinction does Chomsky make between competence and performance?
Competence is writing; performance is speaking.
Competence is knowledge of rules; performance is the actual use of language.
Competence is memory; performance is creativity.
Which approach states that students build their own knowledge through experience?
Behaviorism
Innatism
Constructivism
What is one key aspect of effective scaffolding in language teaching?
Letting students learn independently without interference
Providing final answers to ensure quick learning
Offering structured support within the learner's zone of proximal development
According to adult learning principles, what is a recommended teaching approach?
Delivering information through passive lectures.
Relying solely on textbooks and memorization.
Using active strategies like discussions, problem-solving, and case studies.
In the approaches to teaching grammar, who refers that it should be done as efficiently as possible?
Schwarz
Abdullah and Shah.
Bebeniec
Which ones refers to static forms of teaching pronunciation?
voice range, longer sentences, consonants, diphthongs, phonemic alphabet, word linking.
word stress, sounds, intonation patterns, tone and tempo, fluency, word linking.
word stress, sounds, consonants, diphthongs, phonemic alphabet, word linking.
What concept does Strevens (1980) introduce regarding General English Language Teaching?
The positive feedback cycle.
The boomerang effect.
The adaptive learning curve.
What is the main difference between a deductive and an inductive approach to teaching grammar?
A deductive approach requires students to memorize rules, while an inductive approach avoids grammar rules altogether.
In a deductive approach, students are given a rule first, whereas in an inductive approach, they discover the rule through examples.
A deductive approach focuses on vocabulary, while an inductive approach focuses on pronunciation.
What is the main difference between receptive and productive skills?
Receptive skills include only writing and speaking.
Productive skills involve understanding messages.
Receptive skills refer to input like listening and reading, while productive skills refer to output like speaking and writing.
According to Krashen's Input Hypothesis, what kind of input should learners be exposed to?
Input that is too difficult to challenge them.
Input that is at the same level of their competence.
Input that is just above their current level of competence.
Which of the following options is not a key element for teaching?
Focus
Subject knowledge
Engaging people in learning
Mime and gesture
What is meant by rapport in the classroom?
The support offered to the students for better learning.
The relationship established between teacher and student.
The ability of a teacher to provide contents in a good way.
What does it mean when a language is classified as "endangered" according to Ethnologue?
It is used in schools and government institutions.
Children no longer learn or use the language regularly.
Everyone in the community uses it at home and in school.
According to cognitivists, what role does cognition play in language development?
It only helps children memorize words.
It allows the creation of endless sentences using limited grammar rules.
It prevents children from following a universal sequence of stages.
