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Contributed by: Patricia Lucille Marjorie
  • 1. What theory emphasizes the role of social interaction and communicative exchanges in language acquisition?
A) Cognitivist
B) Nativism
C) Behaviorism
D) Interactionism
  • 2. What is the term for an innate grammatical framework proposed by Noam Chomsky that is common to all human languages?
A) Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
B) Cognitive Schema
C) Universal Grammar
D) Acquisition Support System(LASS)
  • 3. What is ‘positive reinforcement’ in the context of behaviorism?
A) Encouraging imitation
B) Correcting language mistakes
C) Rewarding correct language use
D) Ignoring incorrect language use
  • 4. Which theory asserts that language acquisition is a result of environmental interaction, imitation, and reinforcement?
A) Nativism
B) Cognitivism
C) Interactionism
D) Behaviorism
  • 5. What does ‘equilibration’ mean in Jean Piaget’s cognitive theory?
A) • Balancing assimilation and accommodation to create stable understanding
B) • Adjusting cognitive structures to incorporate new information
C) • Integrating new information into existing schemas
D) • Reinforcing correct language use through rewards
  • 6. What is ‘child-directed speech’ (CDS) in the Interactionist Theory?
A) Formal teaching of grammatical rules
B) • Symbolic play to teach language concepts
C) • Simplified, accessible language tailored to young children
D) • Advanced language used by caregivers
  • 7. What is the name of the social structures and interactions that support language learning in the Interactionist Theory?
A) Universal Grammar
B) Cognitive Schema
C) Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)
D) Language Acquisition Device
  • 8. Who proposed the concept of the ‘Language Acquisition Device (LAD)’?
A) Jerome Bruner
B) Noam Chomsky
C) Jean Piaget
D) B.F Skinner
  • 9. According to Jerome Bruner, what term describes the social structures and interactions that support language learning?
A) • Universal Grammar
B) • Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
C) • Language Acquisition Support System (LASS)
D) • Cognitive Equilibration
  • 10. Which theory is closely associated with B.F. Skinner and focuses on the role of environmental influences in learning language?
A) Interactionism
B) • Behaviorism
C) Nativism
D) • Cognitivism
  • 11. Why has the study of SLA been traditionally dominated by linguistics?
A) • Linguistics offers the most effective teaching methods
B) • Psychological studies of language were less developed
C) • Educational institutions prioritized linguistic studies
D) • Linguistics was more accommodating for SLA research
  • 12. According to the paper, what is necessary for effective L2 learning in adults?
A) • Solely relying on implicit learning mechanism
B) • Combining implicit learning with explicit learning processes
C) • Avoiding explicit learning altogether
D) • Focusing exclusively on rote memorization
  • 13. What is one proposed research area mentioned in the paper’s future research agenda?
A) • Focusing solely on linguistic theories
B) • Exploring the explicit/implicit learning dichotomy
C) • Reducing the emphasis on psychological factors
D) • Developing new linguistic output models
  • 14. Which technological advancement has significantly influenced the study of SLA in recent times?
A) • Development of new language textbooks
B) • Brain scanning and imaging technologies
C) • Automated language translation tools
D) • Online language learning platforms
  • 15. What is a major challenge of the linguistic approach in SLA according to the paper?
A) • Lack of practical applications
B) • Focus on static language output analysis
C) • Emphasis on developmental processes
D) • Overreliance on cognitive theories
  • 16. Which field traditionally focused on analyzing language output as a static state?
A) • Psychology
B) • Education
C) • Cognitive Science
D) • Linguistics
  • 17. Why do psychologists find L1 acquisition more attractive than L2 acquisition?
A) • L2 acquisition is less relevant to human identity
B) • L1 acquisition offers more generalizable findings
C) • L2 acquisition is more uniform
D) • L1 acquisition is easier to study
  • 18. Language Learning: The Past, The Present, and The Future”?
A) • The effectiveness of different language teaching methods
B) • The historical and current influence of psychology on language learning
C) • The role of technology in language acquisition
D) • The development of linguistic theories in SLA
  • 19. What is meant by ‘interdisciplinary collaboration’ in the context of SLA research?
A) • Prioritizing traditional teaching methods
B) • Combining insights from multiple academic disciplines
C) • Separating psychology from linguistics
D) • Focusing solely on linguistic theories
  • 20. What was unconventional about the author’s academic journey in the mid-1980s?
A) • Integrating technology into language learning research
B) • Studying SLA within a Department of Psychology
C) • Pursuing a PhD in Linguistics
D) • Focusing on L1 acquisition
  • 21. Who is considered the founder of Behaviorism, which significantly influenced the Behaviorist Theory of language learning?
A) • Jean Piaget
B) • J.B. Watson
C) • Jerome Bruner
D) • Noam Chomsky
  • 22. What is one major limitation of Behaviorist Theory in explaining language acquisition?
A) • It does not explain how children learn abstract words and novel language forms
B) • It overestimates the influence of cognitive development
C) • It focuses too much on social and cultural factors
D) • It ignores the role of environmental stimuli
  • 23. According to Behaviorist Theory, how do children form complex speech patterns?
A) • Via cognitive restructuring
B) • Through a biological predisposition
C) • By gradual refinement through trial-and-error
D) • By social interaction and support
  • 24. Behaviorist Theory contributed to the development of which teaching approach that involves physical activity as a response to language input?
A) • Total Physical Response
B) • Communicative Language Teaching
C) • Direct Method
D) • Silent Way
  • 25. Which criticism is often leveled against Behaviorist Theory?
A) • It overemphasizes innate biological mechanisms
B) • It relies too heavily on cognitive development stages
C) • It ignores the role of reinforcement in learning
D) • It does not account for social influences
  • 26. What is the primary focus of Behaviorist Theory in language acquisition?
A) • Social interaction
B) • Innate ability
C) • Cognitive processes
D) • Observable behavior and reinforcement
  • 27. Who is considered the founder of Behaviorism, which influenced Behaviorist Theory of language learning?
A) • Noam Chomsky
B) • Jean Piaget
C) • • J.B. Watson
D) • Lev Vygotsky
  • 28. According to Behaviorist Theory, how do children primarily learn language?
A) • Through problem-solving and hypothesis testing
B) • By interacting with their environment
C) • Through innate mechanisms
D) • By imitating sounds and receiving rewards
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of Behaviorist Theory?
A) • Universal Grammar
B) • Habit Formation
C) • Stimulus-Response Associations
D) • Imitation and Reinforcement
  • 30. Which language teaching method is most closely aligned with Behaviorist Theory?
A) • Communicative Language Teaching
B) • Audiolingual Method
C) • Total Physical Response
D) • Grammar Translation Method
  • 31. The critical/sensitive period for the development of semantics is considered to be:
A) • Through the 15th or 16th year of life
B) • From 2 years to 4 years From birth to 2 years
C) • Through the 12th month of infancy
  • 32. This key elements of language runs through the 15th or 16th year of life.
A) • Morphology
B) • Phonology
C) • Syntax
D) • Semantics
  • 33. Who proposed the critical period hypothesis for language acquisition and when?
A) • Noam Chomsky, 1957
B) • Eric Lenneberg, 1967
C) • Jean Piaget, 1960
D) • B.F. Skinner, 1955
  • 34. Which brain regions are involved in syntax and semantics respectively?
A) • Left hemisphere for syntax and right hemisphere for semantics.
B) • Anterior temporal region for syntax and posterior brain regions for semantics.
C) • Frontal lobe for syntax and occipital lobe for semantics.
D) • Posterior brain regions for syntax and anterior and Temporal region for semantics.
  • 35. What is the implication of the critical/sensitive period concept for early language development?
A) • Hearing loss in early childhood has no impact on language development
B) • Phonological skills are not important for later language development.
C) • Language skills can be developed equally well at any age.
D) • Early and appropriate sensory input is crucial for optimal language development.
  • 36. What research finding supports the critical period for phonological development?
A) • Children understand complex sentences by age 3.
B) • Adolescents have fully developed semantic responses.
C) • Newborns can differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar voices.
D) • Children start using grammar by age 2.
  • 37. Which of the following best describes the impact of early exposure to phonemic sounds?
A) • It is crucial for phonological development and influences later language abilities
B) • It only affects the ability to learn multiple languages.
C) • It is important only for developing semantic understanding.
D) • It has no impact on later language development.
  • 38. What did neurophysiological studies by Neville et al. indicate about syntax development?
A) • Syntax development is unaffected by early experiences.
B) • Syntax development is complete by age 4.
C) • Syntax development reaches full maturity by the mid- teens.
D) • Syntax development is only influenced by genetic factors.
  • 39. What is a broader implication of the critical/sensitive period concept in human development?
A) • Human development occurs in completely unique stages without any overlap.
B) • Developmental changes are purely driven by genetic factors.
C) • Biological maturation has no role in developmental changes.
D) • Specific experiences during critical periods significantly influence later development.
  • 40. Which research finding supports the critical period for phonological development?
A) • Newborns can speak fluently by 12 months.
B) • Infants lose the ability to discriminate non-native phonemes by 12 months.
C) • Semantics are fully understood by age 4.
D) • Syntax develops fully by the mid-teens.
  • 41. What is the critical/sensitive period for syntax development according to neurophysiological studies?
A) • Extends through the fourth year of life and possibly up to the age of 15-16
B) • From 1 year to 4 years
C) • From birth to 2 years
D) • From 6 months to 1 year
  • 42. During what time frame is the critical period for phonological development?
A) • From the sixth month of fetal life through the 12th month of infancy
B) • From birth to 6 months
C) • From 2 years to 5 years
D) • From 1 year to 4 years
  • 43. What did ERP studies reveal about children’s brain responses to semantic stimuli?
A) • Children have fully mature responses to semantic stimuli by age 4.
B) • Semantic development is complete by age 2.
C) • Mature responses are present only in adults.
D) • Mature responses begin to appear by age 4 but continue to develop through adolescence.
  • 44. What is the concept of a critical or sensitive period in language development?
A) • A phase when adults can learn new languages easily.
B) • A period when language acquisition is impossible.
C) • A period when children learn to read and write.
D) • A biologically determined window when language acquisition is most effective.
  • 45. Teachers should actively manage the use of L1, integrating it strategically into lessons to enhance learning while ensuring sufficient exposure to L2. This explains the
A) • Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Communicative Language Teaching
B) • Direct Method and Audiolingual Method
C) • Grammar Translation Method
D) • Overcoming Overuse of Mother Tongue
  • 46. What is a classroom strategy that involves using the mother tongue to support second language learning?
A) • Teach common phrases only in L1.
B) • Avoid using gestures and visual aids.
C) • Repeat instructions in L1 to ensure understanding.
D) • Give instructions in L2 only, regardless of understanding.
  • 47. What is one benefit of mother-tongue instruction mentioned in the context of the Hong Kong policy?
A) • It reduces the need for learning English.
B) • It enhances both mother tongue and English proficiency.
C) • It eliminates the use of the mother tongue in classrooms.
D) • It focuses only on English proficiency.
  • 48. What is a common belief among educators about the use of the mother tongue (L1) in second language (L2) learning?
A) • It is more beneficial than learning a second language.
B) • It has no influence on second language learning.
C) • It should be minimized as much as possible.
D) • It should be used exclusively in the classroom.
  • 49. This teaching methodology uses L1 selectively to support understanding and build a bridge.
A) • Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Communicative Language Teaching
B) • Grammar Translation Method
C) • Direct Method and Audiolingual Method
  • 50. What can be a consequence of an abrupt transition from mother tongue to second language instruction?
A) • Reduced motivation and potential academic failure.
B) • Immediate fluency in the second language.
C) • Enhanced motivation to learn.
D) • Strengthened first language acquisition.
  • 51. According to UNESCO (2007), what is one benefit of mother tongue-based instruction?
A) • It encourages students to abandon their native language.
B) • It results in better academic outcomes, especially for disadvantaged groups
C) • It leads to poorer academic outcomes.
D) • It makes learning additional languages more difficult.
  • 52. This teaching methodology avoid L1 to prevent interference with L2 learning.
A) • Silent Way, Suggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Communicative Language Teaching
B) • Direct Method and Audiolingual Method
C) • Grammar Translation Method
  • 53. How does fluency and literacy in the mother tongue influence learning additional languages?
A) • It hinders the ability to learn additional languages.
B) • It has no impact on learning additional languages.
C) • It provides a foundation for learning additional languages.
D) • It causes confusion between languages.
  • 54. Gradual transition from mother tongue to second language instruction helps children learn the second language more effectively and retain their native language skills. This explains the
A) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
B) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
C) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
D) • Significance of Mother Tongue
  • 55. Teachers should balance the use of L1 to avoid over- reliance and ensure sufficient exposure to English. This explains the
A) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
B) • When and How to Use Mother Tongue
C) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
D) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
  • 56. The mother tongue is a key instrument for intellectual development and expression. Weakness in the mother tongue can hinder overall cognitive abilities. This explains the
A) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
B) • Significance of Mother Tongue
C) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
D) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
  • 57. The mother tongue is essential for a child’s identity, reinforcing social patterns and unique cultural backgrounds. This indicates the
A) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
B) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
C) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
D) • Significance of Mother Tongue
  • 58. While some argue for exclusive use of English, especially for young learners, L1 can provide a sense of security, facilitate understanding, and enable more complex activities. This explains the
A) • Role of Mother Tongue in Education
B) • Benefits of Mother Tongue Instruction
C) • When and How to Use Mother Tongue
D) • Mother Tongue’s Influence on Second Language Learning
  • 59. What is one activity mentioned that involves both L1 and L2 to make language learning more engaging?
A) • Listening to L2 audio recordings without context.
B) • Grammar drills in L2 only
C) • Conversation starters and translation tasks.
D) • Memorizing vocabulary lists in L2 only.
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