Construct Learning VI

19. Which of the following is considered a negative factor in language learning?. Motivation. Supportive environment. Cultural exposure. Anxiety.

39. What are the basic components assessed in language evaluation?. Only speaking and writing. Grammar and translation. Skills and components. Participation and tests.

8. What is the role of socio-cultural factors in language learning?. They only affect adults. They shape how language is used and learned. They block learning. They are irrelevant.

22. What defines simultaneous bilingualism?. Using dictionaries frequently. Only learning at school. Learning two languages one after another. Learning two languages at the same time.

30. What is one benefit of bilingual education?. Poor performance in math. Monolingual preference. Delayed school graduation. Enhanced cognitive flexibility.

20. What is the focus of immersion programs?. Bilingual memorization. Full exposure to the target language. Teaching translation. Passive listening.

23. What does 'competence' refer to in language learning?. Overall ability to understand and use language. Language use in exams. Reading only. Mastery of grammatical rules only.

31. What best describes avoidance in language acquisition?. Copying from others. Ignoring certain structures due to difficulty. Avoiding homework. Failing a test.

5. Which term refers to the actual use of language in real situations?. Translation. Performance. Competence. Acquisition.

34. The bilingual brain is associated with: Slower development. One language dominance only. Enhanced neural connectivity. Greater confusion.

27. What do 'language components' refer to?. Grammar, vocabulary, phonology, etc. Listening only. Class participation. Spelling tests.

28. Which of the following theories suggests there's a "window" to learn languages effectively?. Multiple intelligences. Communicative approach. Audio-lingual method. Critical Period Hypothesis.

10. What does the Critical Period Hypothesis suggest?. Children should learn one language only. Adults learn languages more easily. There’s an ideal age for acquiring language. Grammar can’t be taught.

3. What do we acquire when we acquire a language?. Sounds and scripts only. The alphabet only. Grammar rules only. Competence in understanding and using it.

17. Which component is evaluated during the final exam?. Theoretical understanding. Group projects. Practical skills. Attendance.

2. What does 'language as a social phenomenon' emphasize?. Social interaction in communication. Vocabulary acquisition only. Grammar structures. Silent learning.

18. Theories of second language acquisition help: Simplify textbooks. Create more exams. Understand how language learning works. Avoid teaching grammar.

33. What is one focus of Unit 4?. Grammar-based translation. Developing language skills and evaluating them. Phonetic transcription. Practicing writing only.

26. What is language processing in bilinguals related to?. Writing faster. Taking grammar quizzes. How the brain handles two languages. Speaking with native speakers.

16. Which is a type of language acquisition?. Reading-only acquisition. Parallel. First and second language acquisition. Cognitive input.

38. What defines an immersion approach in bilingual education?. Use of the mother tongue primarily. Multilingual dictionaries. Translating every word. Complete use of target language in instruction.

40. What learning theory integrates social and cognitive perspectives?. Audiolingual method. Grammar-Translation method. Constructivism. Silent Way.

37. Which of these is a subtheme of “Language Learning Overview”?. Competence and performance. Teaching methods. Anxiety and empathy. Literacy rates.

35. What is the purpose of error analysis?. Marking exams faster. Understanding learner progress and difficulties. Blaming learners. Correcting spelling only.

25. What is one domain of language development?. Development of language skills. Textbook readings. Memory games. Accent analysis.

7. Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing academic performance?. Age. Motivation. Hair color. Empathy.

11. Who typically benefits from strategies supporting primary languages?. Bilingual children. Native-speaking teachers. Monolingual adults. Translators.

15. What is 'bi-literacy'?. Writing in two fonts. Confusing two languages. Ability to read and write in two languages. Speaking but not writing.

13. What is a societal issue linked to bilingualism?. Multilingual inclusion in education. Language testing. Single-language policies. Only speaking English.

24. The 'theoretical and research base for bilingual education' helps teachers to: Ignore socio-cultural issues. Follow outdated methods. Understand multilingual learners better. Focus only on English grammar.

6. Which domain of language learning involves writing, listening, and speaking?. Structural domain. Skills domain. Grammar domain. Language learning domain.

21. Which brain function is enhanced in bilinguals?. Impulse control. Grammar memorization. Phonological awareness only. Vocabulary repetition.

36. What is competence contrasted with?. Literacy. Vocabulary. Intelligence. Performance.

29. Which component is NOT part of the course evaluation?. Activities with the professor. Final exam. Daily attendance log. Practical work.

4. What role does grammar play in second language acquisition?. More important than vocabulary. No role at all. Central to communication. Only useful in writing.

12. What is a feature of bilingualism and cognition?. Slower brain processing. Poor memory. Enhanced executive functions. Lower IQ.

32. What is interference in second language learning?. Using advanced vocabulary. Reading comprehension errors. Mixing structures from L1 into L2. Positive language transfer.

9. What is error analysis used for in language learning?. Understanding language development. Analyzing student excuses. Ignoring mistakes. Punishing students.

14. Which type of bilingualism develops from growing up in a bilingual household?. Sequential. Monolingual. Simultaneous. Artificial.