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Contributed by: Patricia Lucille Marjorie
  • 1. What theory emphasizes the role of social interaction and communicative exchanges in language acquisition?
A) Cognitivist
B) Interactionism
C) Nativism
D) Behaviorism
  • 2. What is the term for an innate grammatical framework proposed by Noam Chomsky that is common to all human languages?
A) Universal Grammar
B) Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
C) Acquisition Support System(LASS)
D) Cognitive Schema
  • 3. What is ‘positive reinforcement’ in the context of behaviorism?
A) Ignoring incorrect language use
B) Rewarding correct language use
C) Encouraging imitation
D) Correcting language mistakes
  • 4. Which theory asserts that language acquisition is a result of environmental interaction, imitation, and reinforcement?
A) Behaviorism
B) Nativism
C) Interactionism
D) Cognitivism
  • 5. What does ‘equilibration’ mean in Jean Piaget’s cognitive theory?
A) • Integrating new information into existing schemas
B) • Balancing assimilation and accommodation to create stable understanding
C) • Adjusting cognitive structures to incorporate new information
D) • Reinforcing correct language use through rewards
  • 6. What is ‘child-directed speech’ (CDS) in the Interactionist Theory?
A) Formal teaching of grammatical rules
B) • Advanced language used by caregivers
C) • Symbolic play to teach language concepts
D) • Simplified, accessible language tailored to young children
  • 7. What is the name of the social structures and interactions that support language learning in the Interactionist Theory?
A) Cognitive Schema
B) Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)
C) Universal Grammar
D) Language Acquisition Device
  • 8. Who proposed the concept of the ‘Language Acquisition Device (LAD)’?
A) Jean Piaget
B) Jerome Bruner
C) B.F Skinner
D) Noam Chomsky
  • 9. According to Jerome Bruner, what term describes the social structures and interactions that support language learning?
A) • Cognitive Equilibration
B) • Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
C) • Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)
D) • Universal Grammar
  • 10. Which theory is closely associated with B.F. Skinner and focuses on the role of environmental influences in learning language?
A) • Behaviorism
B) Interactionism
C) • Cognitivism
D) Nativism
  • 11. Why has the study of SLA been traditionally dominated by linguistics?
A) • Linguistics was more accommodating for SLA research
B) • Psychological studies of language were less developed
C) • Educational institutions prioritized linguistic studies
D) • Linguistics offers the most effective teaching methods
  • 12. According to the paper, what is necessary for effective L2 learning in adults?
A) • Avoiding explicit learning altogether
B) • Focusing exclusively on rote memorization
C) • Combining implicit learning with explicit learning processes
D) • Solely relying on implicit learning mechanism
  • 13. What is one proposed research area mentioned in the paper’s future research agenda?
A) • Focusing solely on linguistic theories
B) • Reducing the emphasis on psychological factors
C) • Exploring the explicit/implicit learning dichotomy
D) • Developing new linguistic output models
  • 14. Which technological advancement has significantly influenced the study of SLA in recent times?
A) • Automated language translation tools
B) • Brain scanning and imaging technologies
C) • Online language learning platforms
D) • Development of new language textbooks
  • 15. What is a major challenge of the linguistic approach in SLA according to the paper?
A) • Focus on static language output analysis
B) • Overreliance on cognitive theories
C) • Lack of practical applications
D) • Emphasis on developmental processes
  • 16. Which field traditionally focused on analyzing language output as a static state?
A) • Education
B) • Linguistics
C) • Psychology
D) • Cognitive Science
  • 17. Why do psychologists find L1 acquisition more attractive than L2 acquisition?
A) • L2 acquisition is more uniform
B) • L1 acquisition is easier to study
C) • L2 acquisition is less relevant to human identity
D) • L1 acquisition offers more generalizable findings
  • 18. Language Learning: The Past, The Present, and The Future”?
A) • The effectiveness of different language teaching methods
B) • The role of technology in language acquisition
C) • The development of linguistic theories in SLA
D) • The historical and current influence of psychology on language learning
  • 19. What is meant by ‘interdisciplinary collaboration’ in the context of SLA research?
A) • Separating psychology from linguistics
B) • Prioritizing traditional teaching methods
C) • Combining insights from multiple academic disciplines
D) • Focusing solely on linguistic theories
  • 20. What was unconventional about the author’s academic journey in the mid-1980s?
A) • Integrating technology into language learning research
B) • Studying SLA within a Department of Psychology
C) • Pursuing a PhD in Linguistics
D) • Focusing on L1 acquisition
  • 21. Who is considered the founder of Behaviorism, which significantly influenced the Behaviorist Theory of language learning?
A) • Jean Piaget
B) • Jerome Bruner
C) • J.B. Watson
D) • Noam Chomsky
  • 22. What is one major limitation of Behaviorist Theory in explaining language acquisition?
A) • It ignores the role of environmental stimuli
B) • It does not explain how children learn abstract words and novel language forms
C) • It focuses too much on social and cultural factors
D) • It overestimates the influence of cognitive development
  • 23. According to Behaviorist Theory, how do children form complex speech patterns?
A) • Via cognitive restructuring
B) • By social interaction and support
C) • By gradual refinement through trial-and-error
D) • Through a biological predisposition
  • 24. Behaviorist Theory contributed to the development of which teaching approach that involves physical activity as a response to language input?
A) • Direct Method
B) • Communicative Language Teaching
C) • Total Physical Response
D) • Silent Way
  • 25. Which criticism is often leveled against Behaviorist Theory?
A) • It ignores the role of reinforcement in learning
B) • It does not account for social influences
C) • It overemphasizes innate biological mechanisms
D) • It relies too heavily on cognitive development stages
  • 26. What is the primary focus of Behaviorist Theory in language acquisition?
A) • Cognitive processes
B) • Observable behavior and reinforcement
C) • Social interaction
D) • Innate ability
  • 27. Who is considered the founder of Behaviorism, which influenced Behaviorist Theory of language learning?
A) • Jean Piaget
B) • Noam Chomsky
C) • • J.B. Watson
D) • Lev Vygotsky
  • 28. According to Behaviorist Theory, how do children primarily learn language?
A) • Through innate mechanisms
B) • Through problem-solving and hypothesis testing
C) • By imitating sounds and receiving rewards
D) • By interacting with their environment
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of Behaviorist Theory?
A) • Imitation and Reinforcement
B) • Habit Formation
C) • Stimulus-Response Associations
D) • Universal Grammar
  • 30. Which language teaching method is most closely aligned with Behaviorist Theory?
A) • Audiolingual Method
B) • Grammar Translation Method
C) • Communicative Language Teaching
D) • Total Physical Response
  • 31. The critical/sensitive period for the development of semantics is considered to be:
A) • From 2 years to 4 years From birth to 2 years
B) • Through the 12th month of infancy
C) • Through the 15th or 16th year of life
  • 32. This key elements of language runs through the 15th or 16th year of life.
A) • Phonology
B) • Syntax
C) • Semantics
D) • Morphology
  • 33. Who proposed the critical period hypothesis for language acquisition and when?
A) • Eric Lenneberg, 1967
B) • Jean Piaget, 1960
C) • Noam Chomsky, 1957
D) • B.F. Skinner, 1955
  • 34. Which brain regions are involved in syntax and semantics respectively?
A) • Posterior brain regions for syntax and anterior and Temporal region for semantics.
B) • Anterior temporal region for syntax and posterior brain regions for semantics.
C) • Frontal lobe for syntax and occipital lobe for semantics.
D) • Left hemisphere for syntax and right hemisphere for semantics.
  • 35. What is the implication of the critical/sensitive period concept for early language development?
A) • Early and appropriate sensory input is crucial for optimal language development.
B) • Phonological skills are not important for later language development.
C) • Hearing loss in early childhood has no impact on language development
D) • Language skills can be developed equally well at any age.
  • 36. What research finding supports the critical period for phonological development?
A) • Newborns can differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar voices.
B) • Children understand complex sentences by age 3.
C) • Children start using grammar by age 2.
D) • Adolescents have fully developed semantic responses.
  • 37. Which of the following best describes the impact of early exposure to phonemic sounds?
A) • It only affects the ability to learn multiple languages.
B) • It is crucial for phonological development and influences later language abilities
C) • It is important only for developing semantic understanding.
D) • It has no impact on later language development.
  • 38. What did neurophysiological studies by Neville et al. indicate about syntax development?
A) • Syntax development is complete by age 4.
B) • Syntax development reaches full maturity by the mid- teens.
C) • Syntax development is only influenced by genetic factors.
D) • Syntax development is unaffected by early experiences.
  • 39. What is a broader implication of the critical/sensitive period concept in human development?
A) • Human development occurs in completely unique stages without any overlap.
B) • Specific experiences during critical periods significantly influence later development.
C) • Biological maturation has no role in developmental changes.
D) • Developmental changes are purely driven by genetic factors.
  • 40. Which research finding supports the critical period for phonological development?
A) • Newborns can speak fluently by 12 months.
B) • Infants lose the ability to discriminate non-native phonemes by 12 months.
C) • Syntax develops fully by the mid-teens.
D) • Semantics are fully understood by age 4.
  • 41. What is the critical/sensitive period for syntax development according to neurophysiological studies?
A) • From birth to 2 years
B) • Extends through the fourth year of life and possibly up to the age of 15-16
C) • From 6 months to 1 year
D) • From 1 year to 4 years
  • 42. During what time frame is the critical period for phonological development?
A) • From the sixth month of fetal life through the 12th month of infancy
B) • From 1 year to 4 years
C) • From birth to 6 months
D) • From 2 years to 5 years
  • 43. What did ERP studies reveal about children’s brain responses to semantic stimuli?
A) • Mature responses are present only in adults.
B) • Semantic development is complete by age 2.
C) • Children have fully mature responses to semantic stimuli by age 4.
D) • Mature responses begin to appear by age 4 but continue to develop through adolescence.
  • 44. What is the concept of a critical or sensitive period in language development?
A) • A biologically determined window when language acquisition is most effective.
B) • A period when language acquisition is impossible.
C) • A period when children learn to read and write.
D) • A phase when adults can learn new languages easily.
  • 45. Teachers should actively manage the use of L1, integrating it strategically into lessons to enhance learning while ensuring sufficient exposure to L2. This explains the
A) • Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Communicative Language Teaching
B) • Direct Method and Audiolingual Method
C) • Overcoming Overuse of Mother Tongue
D) • Grammar Translation Method
  • 46. What is a classroom strategy that involves using the mother tongue to support second language learning?
A) • Give instructions in L2 only, regardless of understanding.
B) • Avoid using gestures and visual aids.
C) • Repeat instructions in L1 to ensure understanding.
D) • Teach common phrases only in L1.
  • 47. What is one benefit of mother-tongue instruction mentioned in the context of the Hong Kong policy?
A) • It focuses only on English proficiency.
B) • It reduces the need for learning English.
C) • It eliminates the use of the mother tongue in classrooms.
D) • It enhances both mother tongue and English proficiency.
  • 48. What is a common belief among educators about the use of the mother tongue (L1) in second language (L2) learning?
A) • It is more beneficial than learning a second language.
B) • It should be used exclusively in the classroom.
C) • It has no influence on second language learning.
D) • It should be minimized as much as possible.
  • 49. This teaching methodology uses L1 selectively to support understanding and build a bridge.
A) • Direct Method and Audiolingual Method
B) • Grammar Translation Method
C) • Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Communicative Language Teaching
  • 50. What can be a consequence of an abrupt transition from mother tongue to second language instruction?
A) • Immediate fluency in the second language.
B) • Reduced motivation and potential academic failure.
C) • Enhanced motivation to learn.
D) • Strengthened first language acquisition.
  • 51. According to UNESCO (2007), what is one benefit of mother tongue-based instruction?
A) • It makes learning additional languages more difficult.
B) • It leads to poorer academic outcomes.
C) • It encourages students to abandon their native language.
D) • It results in better academic outcomes, especially for disadvantaged groups
  • 52. This teaching methodology avoid L1 to prevent interference with L2 learning.
A) • Grammar Translation Method
B) • Direct Method and Audiolingual Method
C) • Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Communicative Language Teaching
  • 53. How does fluency and literacy in the mother tongue influence learning additional languages?
A) • It provides a foundation for learning additional languages.
B) • It has no impact on learning additional languages.
C) • It hinders the ability to learn additional languages.
D) • It causes confusion between languages.
  • 54. Gradual transition from mother tongue to second language instruction helps children learn the second language more effectively and retain their native language skills. This explains the
A) • Significance of Mother Tongue
B) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
C) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
D) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
  • 55. Teachers should balance the use of L1 to avoid over- reliance and ensure sufficient exposure to English. This explains the
A) • When and How to Use Mother Tongue
B) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
C) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
D) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
  • 56. The mother tongue is a key instrument for intellectual development and expression. Weakness in the mother tongue can hinder overall cognitive abilities. This explains the
A) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
B) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
C) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
D) • Significance of Mother Tongue
  • 57. The mother tongue is essential for a child’s identity, reinforcing social patterns and unique cultural backgrounds. This indicates the
A) • Significance of Mother Tongue
B) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
C) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
D) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
  • 58. While some argue for exclusive use of English, especially for young learners, L1 can provide a sense of security, facilitate understanding, and enable more complex activities. This explains the
A) • When and How to Use Mother Tongue
B) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
C) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
D) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
  • 59. What is one activity mentioned that involves both L1 and L2 to make language learning more engaging?
A) • Grammar drills in L2 only
B) • Conversation starters and translation tasks.
C) • Memorizing vocabulary lists in L2 only.
D) • Listening to L2 audio recordings without context.
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