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