CLAD Factors Affecting Language Acquisition 4

Question 1

In the context of second language acquisition, 'fossilization' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Persistent errors that stabilize in a learner's interlanguage and resist correction

Answer

Fossilization occurs when certain non-target-like forms become permanent features of a learner's language, even after instruction.

Question 2

According to research on age and second language acquisition, older learners typically:

Accepted Answer

Acquire grammar rules faster initially but rarely achieve native-like pronunciation

Answer

Older learners often outpace younger ones in early grammar learning due to metacognitive skills, but younger learners have an advantage for phonology.

Question 3

Which environmental factor most consistently predicts English oral language development in young ELL students?

Accepted Answer

Quality and quantity of English language interaction with peers and adults

Answer

Rich, interactive exposure to meaningful English through conversation with proficient speakers is the strongest environmental predictor of oral language growth.

Question 4

A student switches between English and Spanish within a single sentence when speaking with a bilingual peer. This behavior is most accurately described as:

Accepted Answer

Code-switching, a normal and strategic communicative behavior in bilinguals

Answer

Code-switching is a sophisticated, rule-governed communicative practice common among proficient bilinguals, not a sign of deficiency.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of 'subtractive bilingualism'?

Accepted Answer

An ELL student rapidly loses proficiency in their home language as English dominates school and social life

Answer

Subtractive bilingualism occurs when acquiring a second language comes at the cost of the first language, often when the L1 is not valued or supported.

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CLAD Factors Affecting Language Acquisition 4