CTET CTET English 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Slightly above their current level (i+1)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A subject-verb agreement error

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

An oral interview or speaking rubric

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Author's biography

Answer

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

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