CTEL CTEL Language and Language Development 3

Question 1

Which stage of second language acquisition is characterized by learners producing simple two- or three-word phrases and responding with short answers?

Accepted Answer

Early production

Answer

The early production stage (approximately 6 months to 1 year of exposure) involves short phrases and limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.

Question 2

When a bilingual student uses both languages within a single conversation or sentence, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

Code-switching

Answer

Code-switching is the practice of alternating between languages within a conversation or utterance, and it is a normal feature of bilingual communication.

Question 3

Which aspect of language involves the rules governing how sentences are structured, including word order and clause formation?

Accepted Answer

Syntax

Answer

Syntax governs sentence structure, including word order, phrase structure, and the rules for combining words into grammatical sentences.

Question 4

Krashen's Input Hypothesis suggests that language acquisition occurs when learners are exposed to input that is:

Accepted Answer

Slightly beyond their current proficiency (i+1)

Answer

Krashen's i+1 principle holds that comprehensible input just beyond the learner's current level drives acquisition.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a pragmatic language skill?

Accepted Answer

Understanding when to use formal vs. informal language

Answer

Pragmatics involves understanding language use in social context, including register, politeness, and situational appropriateness.

CTEL Exam Practice Test

CTEL Exam Practice Test

CTEL CTEL Language and Language Development 3