CLAD Factors Affecting Language Acquisition 2

Question 1

Which affective factor most directly influences a language learner's willingness to take risks in communication?

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem

Answer

Self-esteem affects how willing learners are to attempt communication and risk making errors.

Question 2

A student who arrived in the U.S. at age 4 is more likely to acquire native-like pronunciation than one who arrived at age 14. This is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

The critical period hypothesis

Answer

The critical period hypothesis suggests there is an optimal biological window, typically before puberty, for acquiring native-like phonology.

Question 3

According to Krashen, which condition is essential for language acquisition to occur?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensible input slightly beyond the learner's current level

Answer

Krashen's input hypothesis (i+1) states that acquisition occurs when learners receive input just beyond their current competence.

Question 4

Which sociocultural factor has the greatest impact on a child's rate of English language development in school?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status

Answer

Socioeconomic status affects access to books, educational resources, and enriched language environments that accelerate development.

Question 5

A student who consistently avoids using complex sentence structures to prevent making errors is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Communication avoidance strategy

Answer

Communication avoidance occurs when learners deliberately sidestep linguistic forms they are not confident using.

CLAD Practice Test

CLAD Practice Test

CLAD Factors Affecting Language Acquisition 2