CLAD MCQ 3

Question 1

Which theory emphasizes that language acquisition occurs through meaningful social interaction within a learner's Zone of Proximal Development?

Accepted Answer

Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory

Answer

Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory stresses the role of social interaction and the ZPD in cognitive and language development.

Question 2

A teacher is designing a unit for intermediate EL students. Which strategy best supports academic reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Pre-teaching key vocabulary before reading

Answer

Pre-teaching key vocabulary activates schema and reduces cognitive load, enabling better comprehension of academic texts.

Question 3

The concept of 'affective filter' in Krashen's model refers to:

Accepted Answer

Emotional and motivational variables that affect language acquisition

Answer

A high affective filter (caused by anxiety, low motivation, or poor self-esteem) can block language acquisition even when input is comprehensible.

Question 4

Which federal law requires schools to identify and provide services to English language learners?

Accepted Answer

Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

Title III of ESSA funds and mandates programs for English language learners and immigrant students.

Question 5

A student who speaks Cantonese at home writes 'He go to school yesterday' in English. This error most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Language interference (negative transfer) from L1

Answer

This error reflects negative transfer where Cantonese grammar (which lacks verb tense marking) influences English writing.

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