CTET English Flashcards

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

Answer: Slightly above their current level (i+1)

Krashen's 'i+1' hypothesis states that comprehensible input slightly beyond a learner's current level optimally drives acquisition.

A student writes 'He go to school every day.' This error is best classified as:

Answer: A subject-verb agreement error

The verb 'go' should be 'goes' to agree with the third-person singular subject 'He,' making this a subject-verb agreement error.

Which of the following assessment tools is most appropriate for evaluating a student's spoken fluency and pronunciation in English?

Answer: An oral interview or speaking rubric

An oral interview assessed with a speaking rubric directly measures spoken fluency, pronunciation, and interactive communication.

The concept of 'scaffolding' in language teaching is most closely associated with:

Answer: Lev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development

Vygotsky's ZPD describes the gap between what a learner can do alone and with help; scaffolding is the support that bridges this gap.

In a story map graphic organizer, which element is typically NOT included?

Answer: Author's biography

Story maps focus on narrative elements like setting, characters, plot, problem, and resolution — not on biographical details about the author.

What does 'extensive reading' primarily aim to develop in language learners?

Answer: Speed, fluency, and a habit of reading for pleasure

Extensive reading involves reading large quantities of material for enjoyment, building reading fluency, vocabulary, and a positive reading habit.

Which sentence uses the passive voice correctly?

Answer: The report was written by the teacher.

'The report was written by the teacher' correctly uses the passive voice structure: object + be (was) + past participle (written) + by + agent.