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