- 1. Language education is the process of teaching and learning a language, with the aim of developing proficiency in that language. It involves the study of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and communication skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others. Language education is important for both personal and professional development, as it allows individuals to connect with people from different cultures, access a wider range of opportunities, and broaden their perspectives. Through language education, people can enhance their cognitive abilities, improve their critical thinking skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Which approach to language teaching focuses on communication and interaction?
A) Communicative Language Teaching
B) Grammar-Translation Method
C) Audio-Lingual Method
D) Direct Method
- 2. What is the term for the study of how words are arranged in a sentence?
A) Phonology
B) Syntax
C) Pragmatics
D) Morphology
- 3. Which language skill involves the ability to understand spoken language?
A) Listening
B) Reading
C) Speaking
D) Writing
- 4. Which language learning theory suggests that language acquisition is similar to the way children learn their first language?
A) Behaviorist Theory
B) Natural Approach
C) Sociocultural Theory
D) Cognitive Theory
- 5. In language assessment, what do the initials 'CEFR' stand for?
A) Common European Framework of Reference
B) Communication Enhancement for Fluency and Retention
C) Curriculum Evaluation and Feedback Reports
D) Core Essentials for Language Proficiency
- 6. What is the term for substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or offensive?
A) Euphemism
B) Idiom
C) Metaphor
D) Slang
- 7. What is the term for the distinct sounds that distinguish one word from another in a language?
A) Lexicon
B) Pragmatics
C) Phonemes
D) Syntax
- 8. Which linguist proposed the Zone of Proximal Development, suggesting that language development is advanced through interaction with more knowledgeable peers?
A) Noam Chomsky
B) Lev Vygotsky
C) Jean Piaget
D) Stephen Krashen
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