FREE ESL Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

What stage of learning is an ESL student in when there is little to no expressive language?

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Quiet Period

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Pre-Production Stage

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Emergence of Speech

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Initial Period of Production

Question 2

Mr. Gio is aware that pupils apply their prior knowledge of their native tongue to acquire a second language. He has urged parents of his English Language Learner (ELL) students to let their kids "play" (songs, rhymes, and riddles) with the language. He acts in this way because words are:

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Everything mentioned

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Obtained through subliminal means

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has to be reinforced positively

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thrives in a casual setting

Question 3

Ms. Jyd is aware that when a student receives constructive criticism for their speaking and listening abilities, it benefits them in the following ways:

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Boost your speaking and listening skills

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Amplify listening comprehension

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Boost cognitive capacities

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Overcome repetition in speaking

Question 4

Mrs. Gab and Mrs. Alex are talking about the ESL program at Santa Fe. There are multiple student groups receiving instruction in various languages.  Bilingual education is a relatively new addition to the educational system, according to Mrs. Alex. Mrs. Gab mentioned that she had heard of a school that was founded many years ago specifically to serve pupils who spoke ____. Which linguistic group was initially served by public schools?

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German

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Native American

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French

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Spanish

Question 5

Mrs. Farrah is aware that giving Mark encouraging feedback on his speaking and listening will benefit him in the following ways:

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Boost your speaking and listening skills

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Amplify listening comprehension

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Boost your speaking capacity

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Overcome monotonous speech

Question 6

Districts must provide each Prekindergarten through First Grade student with the following forms when determining which pupils are limited English proficient:

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An assessment of oral language competency authorized by the Texas Education Agency

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A norm-referenced exam that has been authorized by the Texas Education Agency

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A reading assessment recognized by the Texas Education Agency

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A reading and math assessment

Question 7

Language acquisition begins with Level I Pre-production. It is distinguished by:

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Absence of speaking

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Understanding and speech close to native

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Excellent understanding

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Talk

Question 8

Parents of ELL children enrolled in the programs at each school receive reports on their child's progress from Santa Fe ISD at least __________________.

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Annually

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Semi-annually

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Monthly

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Weekly

Question 9

Before school, Mel and Sandro are having fun in the gym. They pause and exchange a few words regarding the game's rules. The questions and responses appear to be supplemented by hand gestures and facial expressions, and the phrases are brief. Which register are these kids speaking in?

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Casual

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Formal

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Frozen

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Personal

Question 10

Mrs. Sarah uses portfolios to evaluate and track the academic progress of her ELL students throughout the academic year. Portfolios are helpful due to:

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1st and 3rd option

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Parents can view proof of their child's development.

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It is simple to retain them.

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They are useful as a tool for self-evaluation.