ENG505 Midterm Quiz

ENG505

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Maha Malik Language Learning Theories

1. 1. Acquisition process is considered effortless assimilation of knowledge because of its sub-consciousness. (linguistic)
2. 2. The theory of Universal Grammar proposed by . (Noam Chomsky)
3. 3. According to Chomsky UG is also know as (mental grammar)
4. 4. Researchers vary in terms of design, procedure and approach; Anthony’s framework
5. 5. Krashen’s hypotheses only concerned with process. (acquisition)
6. 6. The famous concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) introduced by . (Lev Vygotsky)
7. 7. Constructivism has two branches, Cognitive and . (Social)
8. Jean Piaget’s Constructivism theory relies greatly on schemes, processes of assimilation, and
9. 9. The key component of usage-based theory focuses on (meaning in use for language learning)
10. proposed Theory of Scaffolding in 1976. (Jerome S. Bruner)
11. 11. Law of effect holds that behaviors are modified by their . (consequences)
12. 12. It is the of human that is responsible for learning and developing a language. (innate ability)
13. 13. CLT is based on theory that is primarily function of language use is . (communication)
14. 14. Vygotsky theory focuses on the importance of to shape and develop an individual. (society and culture)

Q15. Which of the following BLC domain is difficult to attain by late L2 learners? [a) Pronunciation.

1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
3. All of these]
4. Which of the following hypothesis refers to the idea of comprehensible input? [a) Natural- order. b) Acquisition learning c) input]
5. Which of the following feature is true about language acquisition? [a) Rule discovery b)
6. Which of the following factors highest level blocks the penetration of comprehensible input to LAD? [a) Anxiety. b) Motivation c) Self-confidence d) None of these]
7. 19. In linguistic terms, a speaker is someone who has acquired BLC and who may have acquired some or many features of HLC. (native)
8. 20. The School of thought derived its concepts form the Generative Grammar. (Generative)
9. 21. John Dewey, father of experiential education (1930) has been generally recognized as the most renowned and influential philosopher of education. (American)
10. 22. Albert Bandura is known as the most influential psychologist in twentieth century. [Fourth; Fifth; Second; Sixth]
11. Which are the basic components of Piaget’s cognitive Theory [a) Assimilation b)
12. Robert Gagne (1916 – 2002), an educational psychologist, introduced nine levels of learning

these]

25. Which is not an example of behaviorism? [a) Establishing rules b) Punishment c) Drill/role
26. Which is not an external factor? [a) Curriculum b) Instructions c) Experience. d) Motivation]

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1. Acquisition process is considered effortless assimilation of linguistic knowledge because of its sub-consciousness.
2. The theory of Universal Grammar proposed by Noam Chomsky.
3. According to Chomsky UG is also know as mental grammar.
4. Researchers vary in terms of design, procedure and approach; Anthony’s framework
5. Krashen’s hypotheses only concerned with acquisition process.
6. The famous concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) introduced by Lev Vygotsky.
7. Constructivism has two branches, Cognitive and Social.
8. Jean Piaget’s Constructivism theory relies greatly on schemes, processes of assimilation, and
9. The key component of usage-based theory focuses on meaning in use for language learning.
10. Jerome S. Bruner proposed Theory of Scaffolding in 1976.
11. Law of effect holds that behaviors are modified by their consequences.
12. It is the innate ability of human that is responsible for learning and developing a language.
13. CLT is based on theory that is primarily function of language use is communication.
14. Vygotsky theory focuses on the importance of society and culture to shape and develop an individual.
15. Which of the following BLC domain is difficult to attain by late L2 learners? (Pronunciation)
16. Which of the following hypothesis refers to the idea of comprehensible input? (Natural-order)