Bilingual Education
  • 1. Language allows us to communicate with which of the following constructs:
A) all of the above
B) ourselves
C) our environment
D) others
  • 2. Which is not a function of language?
A) to confuse or baffle
B) to entertain
C) to relieve fatigue
D) to advise or meddle
  • 3. Which is not a type of symbol used by language?
A) touch
B) auditory
C) written
D) speech
  • 4. Language develops in response to:
A) listening
B) stimulus
C) love
D) need
  • 5. Language includes content words. Which of the following are examples of content words?
A) prepositions
B) articles
C) prefixes
D) nouns
  • 6. Which of the following is a normal part of the learning process?
A) all of the above
B) Difficulty with pronunciation
C) applying first language syntax in the second language
D) Code-switching
  • 7. Understanding semantics aids with:
A) pronunciation
B) all of the above
C) denotation and connotation
D) matching letters to sounds
  • 8. Identify ways that native language instruction supports bilingual education.
A) Students will need to know their native language to function in the United States.
B) It supports the development of first language literacy.
C) Grammar is identical in every language so everything will transfer over to English.
D) Students need native language instruction because they are incapable of rigorous thought in English.
  • 9. Identify the best way for teachers to approach code-switching.
A) Politely request that students speak completely in their first language if they don't know how to say something in English.
B) Respond with firm discipline.
C) Model correct speech which accepting code-switching as functional.
D) Politely ask students to speak English only.
  • 10. Assimilation language programs achieve which of the following:
A) Students learn at the same rate but will always embrace their new culture faster if their native culture is not part of the curriculum.
B) Students learn English faster.
C) Students learn English more slowly.
D) Assimilation programs inadvertently send the message that the new language and culture are superior.
  • 11. Identify which of the following is identified with pluralistic language instruction.
A) both new and old cultures are respected
B) all of the above
C) bilingual language programs
D) two-way language programs
  • 12. Critical Literacy incorporates which of the following:
A) brief conversations on many topics that are new to the students
B) real life topics and situations
C) all of the above
D) literary criticism of a text
  • 13. Strengths of Critical Literacy include which of the following:
A) Critical Literacy demonstrates the relevance of learning to students.
B) .
C) all of the above.
D) Critical Literacy helps increase motivation
E) Critical Literacy creates genuine learning.
  • 14. Reading text on packaging at the grocery store is an example of which of the following:
A) Socia-cultural Context
B) Situational Context
C) Linguistic Context
D) none of the above
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