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Bilingual Education
Contributed by: Snarr
  • 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 entertain
B) to advise or meddle
C) to relieve fatigue
D) to confuse or baffle
  • 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) listening
B) need
C) love
D) stimulus
  • 5. Language includes content words. Which of the following are examples of content words?
A) prefixes
B) articles
C) prepositions
D) nouns
  • 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) matching letters to sounds
B) denotation and connotation
C) all of the above
D) pronunciation
  • 8. Identify ways that native language instruction supports bilingual education.
A) Students need native language instruction because they are incapable of rigorous thought in English.
B) Students will need to know their native language to function in the United States.
C) Grammar is identical in every language so everything will transfer over to English.
D) It supports the development of first language literacy.
  • 9. Identify the best way for teachers to approach code-switching.
A) Model correct speech which accepting code-switching as functional.
B) Politely ask students to speak English only.
C) Respond with firm discipline.
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) Students learn English more slowly.
B) Students learn English faster.
C) Assimilation programs inadvertently send the message that the new language and culture are superior.
D) Students learn at the same rate but will always embrace their new culture faster if their native culture is not part of the curriculum.
  • 11. Identify which of the following is identified with pluralistic language instruction.
A) two-way language programs
B) all of the above
C) both new and old cultures are respected
D) bilingual language programs
  • 12. Critical Literacy incorporates which of the following:
A) real life topics and situations
B) literary criticism of a text
C) all of the above
D) brief conversations on many topics that are new to the students
  • 13. Strengths of Critical Literacy include which of the following:
A) all of the above.
B) Critical Literacy demonstrates the relevance of learning to students.
C) .
D) Critical Literacy creates genuine learning.
E) Critical Literacy helps increase motivation
  • 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) none of the above
D) Linguistic Context
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