CLAD Core Concepts & Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which term describes the process by which immigrants gradually adopt the cultural norms of their host country while potentially losing elements of their native culture?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation

Answer

Assimilation is the process by which an individual or group fully adopts the culture of another group, often at the expense of their original culture.

Question 2

The term 'additive bilingualism' refers to a situation where:

Accepted Answer

A second language is added while the first language continues to develop

Answer

Additive bilingualism occurs when learning a second language enriches a student's linguistic repertoire without diminishing the first language.

Question 3

In Cummins' framework, which proficiency level allows students to engage in academic tasks requiring abstract thinking and context-reduced communication?

Accepted Answer

CALP

Answer

CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) refers to the higher-order language skills needed for academic success in content areas.

Question 4

A student who consistently applies the grammar rules of their first language when producing sentences in their second language is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Language transfer

Answer

Language transfer (or L1 interference) occurs when a learner applies linguistic patterns from their first language to their second language.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'comprehensible input' as defined by Stephen Krashen?

Accepted Answer

Language that is slightly above the learner's current proficiency level

Answer

Krashen's Input Hypothesis (i+1) posits that language acquisition occurs when learners receive input that is just one step beyond their current level of understanding.

CLAD Practice Test

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CLAD Core Concepts & Fundamentals 2