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WorksheetsQuiz on Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the primary focus of Second Language Acquisition (SLA)?
Teaching methods
The learner and the process of learning
Native language acquisition
Language pedagogy
Who re-evaluated errors as systematic in SLA?
Vygotsky
B.F. Skinner
S. Pit Corder
Larry Selinker
What does 'phonology' refer to in language acquisition?
The sound system of a language
The rules of word formation
The study of meaning
The grammatical rules governing word order
What is the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis (CAH) based on?
The innate Universal Grammar
The role of emotions in learning
Systematic comparison of L1 and L2
The importance of social interaction
What does the term 'Interlanguage' refer to?
A learner's unique linguistic system
The process of language teaching
The influence of L1 on L2
A method of language assessment
What is the role of 'comprehensible input' in SLA?
Input that is too complex
Input that is isolated from context
Input that is slightly above the learner's level
Input that focuses solely on grammar drills
What does the 'Affective Filter' refer to?
The grammatical rules of a language
The social context of language use
Emotional factors that affect language acquisition
The cognitive processes involved in learning
What is 'output' in the context of SLA?
Understanding grammar rules
Reading comprehension
Producing language through speaking or writing
Listening to language
What does 'scaffolding' refer to in language learning?
Providing heavy guidance to learners
Focusing solely on grammar drills
Allowing complete independence from the start
Ignoring the learner's native language
What is the main idea of the 'Output Hypothesis'?
Errors are not important in learning
Producing language helps learners notice gaps in knowledge
Input is more important than output
Language acquisition is solely a cognitive process
What does 'Fossilization' refer to in Interlanguage?
The ability to speak fluently
The process of acquiring new vocabulary
The stabilization of non-target-like forms in grammar
The initial stages of language learning
What is the focus of 'Instructed Second Language Acquisition' (ISLA)?
The role of L1 in SLA
The impact of classroom instruction on SLA
Naturalistic language input
The social aspects of language learning
What does 'Focus on Form' (FonF) emphasize?
Isolated grammar drills
The importance of vocabulary acquisition
Drawing attention to linguistic elements during communication
Ignoring grammar in favor of fluency
What is the 'Skill Acquisition Theory' (SAT) about?
The transition from conscious to automatic knowledge
The influence of L1 on L2
The importance of emotional factors
The role of social interaction in learning
What does 'Pragmatic Transfer' refer to?
The transfer of grammatical rules from L1 to L2
The transfer of social norms from L1 to L2
The influence of context on meaning
The process of learning vocabulary
What is the 'Modern View' of L1's role in SLA?
It is solely a source of errors
It is a complex and strategic cognitive process
It has no impact on L2 acquisition
It is only relevant in the early stages of learning
What is the 'Teachability Hypothesis'?
All learners acquire language at the same rate
Teaching grammar is not necessary
Instruction is constrained by natural developmental sequences
Learners can skip stages of language acquisition
What does 'Input Enhancement' aim to do?
Make forms less noticeable
Ignore grammar in communication
Make linguistic forms more salient
Focus solely on vocabulary
What is the significance of 'errors' in language learning?
They indicate a lack of effort
They are evidence of learning and development
They should be completely avoided
They have no relevance to the learning process
What does 'Variability' in Interlanguage mean?
Changes in accuracy based on context
Consistency in language use
The stabilization of errors
The ability to speak fluently
What is the role of 'Interaction' in SLA?
It focuses solely on grammar
It is less important than input
It facilitates negotiation of meaning and input
It hinders language acquisition
