Learning And Acquisition MCQ
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01 For learning a language a child must need …..
- home environment
- theoretical knowledge of mother tongue
- second language grammar rules
- speaking ability
Option 3 – second language grammar rules
02 In context of language acquisition and learning which statement is not true?
- cultural differences is one of the main factor in language acquisition and learning
- In learning, we never use translation method
- In learning a language, many hopethesis are constructed in mother tongue
- Language acquisition is easy and a natural process where as learning a hypothesis requires more efforts
Option 2 – In learning, we never use translation method
03 Which factor is the most important to learn language?
- Well developed language environment
- Grammatical rules of language
- Questions based on text
- Textbooks on that language
Option 3 – Questions based on text
04 The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 stipulates that learning should be
- through activities in a child friendly manner
- supported by extra-coaching
- restricted to co-scholastic subjects
- carefully monitored by frequent testing
Option 1 – through activities in a child friendly manner
05 We use real objects to teach young learners new words because
- it helps in teaching the correct spelling of words
- we can teach vocabulary only through objects
- young learners are not capable of abstract thinking
- it helps learners associate words with objects they see in real life
Option 4 – it helps learners associate words with objects they see in real life
06 Struct, stride and trudge are words that describe a manner of
- galloping
- running
- riding
- walking
Option 4 – walking
07 The process of word-formation consists of
- compounding and conversion
- conversion and meaning
- spelling and compounding
- using synonyms or euphemisms
Option 1 – compounding and conversion
08 A ‘critical period’ during language learning is ……
- special time set aside for students to intensively practice language use
- the period during which language can be acquired with greater ease than any other time
- the length of time before a comprehensive assessment takes place in class
- best preparatory period for any language project
Option 2 – the period during which language can be acquired with greater ease than any other time
09 When children first start to speak in sentences, their speech may be described as
- multilingual
- babbling
- exceptionally
- telegraphic
Option 2 – babbling
10 Which observation supports Noam Chomsky’s ideas about language acquisition?
- Children’s language development follows a similar pattern across cultures
- The stage of language development occurs at about the same age in most children
- Children acquire language quickly and effortlessly about the same age
- All of the above
Option 1 – Children’s language development follows a similar pattern across cultures
11 ‘Children deserve most of the credit for the language that they acquire’. This observation implies that in modern class rooms
- students pursue their own lines of enquiry
- students need not attend L2 classes
- students may choose L2 on their own
- the teacher establishes the task and supports or facilities learning
Option 1 – students pursue their own lines of enquiry
12 “Supply comprehensible input in low anxiety situations” is the basis of language acquisition. An example would be
- teacher-directed learning in the classroom
- collaboration of students in learning situations
- homework designed to use parents support
- student receive feedback for error correction regularly
Option 2 – collaboration of students in learning situations
13 Vocabulary is the largest language should be kept under control, i.e. graded. This can be done by
- teachers providing a short list of words that are commonly used
- students learning and practising in the context of real situations
- students write/speak using a graded list of new words
- students read a prescribed book and take a vocabulary quiz
Option 3 – students write/speak using a graded list of new words
14 In a constructivist classroom, language learning should be based on
- the transaction of the prescribed text book by the teacher
- learner’s previous knowledge in constructing their new knowledge using authentic tasks
- the assumption that English language can only be learnt if the teacher transmits it to the learners
- drill and practice of grammatical items
Option 2 – learner’s previous knowledge in constructing their new knowledge using authentic tasks
15 Learning to speak in a second language does not involve
- its pronunciation
- culturally bound speaking events
- theoretical knowledge of a language
- second language grammatical knowledge
Option 2 – culturally bound speaking events
16 Which one of the following is the most important about story telling?
- It broadens their knowledge about various authors
- It enhances graded pattern and structure
- It promotes whole language approach
- It is an effective way of learning vocabulary
Option 4 – It is an effective way of learning vocabulary
17 The most important factor which is responsible for the differentiation between language learning and language acquisition is
- language environment
- grammar of language
- assessment in language
- text book of language
Option 4 – text book of language
18 Which one of the following is the most important pre-requisite for language learning?
- Children’s motivation to learn the language
- List of aims and objectives of the language to be learnt
- Providing a good text book to children to learn the language
- Using structural situation approach while learning
Option 1 – Children’s motivation to learn the language
19 Home language is ……. in a natural way
- taught
- promoted
- acquired
- learnt
Option 3 – acquired
20 Which of the following is not true while teaching the learners in their mother tongue at primary level?
- It is helpful in the intellectual development of the child
- It helps children in learning in a natural environment
- It develops self-confidence in the child
- It makes learning easy
Option 3 – It develops self-confidence in the child
21 The way through which the art of using skill and practice is given to learn is called
- learning
- acquisition
- erudition
- recitation
Option 1 – learning
22 When language is learnt naturally and without any systematic practice, it is called as
- learning
- first learning
- acquisition
- erudition
Option 3 – acquisition
23 A child has to use higher order mental processes such as intelligence or reasoning in which types of learning?
- Motor skills learning
- Speaking
- Concept learning
- Verbal learning
Option 3 – Concept learning
24 State which is not true in context of learning and acquisition?
- Acquisition is a natural process
- Learning is a continuous process
- Learning results in subject proficiency
- Acquisition helps in cognitive abilities
Option 4 – Acquisition helps in cognitive abilities
25 The ‘acquired system’ or acquisition of a language is the
- formal skills development
- sub-conscious process
- input-output process
- self-monitoring of learning
Option 2 – sub-conscious process
26 From the given factors, which one may not affect learning outcome?
- Learner’s motivation and interest
- Structure and size of classroom
- Teacher’s personality and attitude
- Parent’s income and status
Option 4 – Parent’s income and status
27 Which one of the theories based on habit formation says that humans or any creatures give response due to stimulus or humans learn due to stimulus?
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Generalisation
- Adaptation
Option 1 – Classical conditioning
28 Learning a language is a
- gradual process
- last process
- instant process
- all inclusive process
Option 1 – gradual process
29 A teacher is explaining a new concept in the class. Shreya knows the meaning of difficult words and concepts. She also understands the concept without any difficulty. She is good in …..
- motor skills
- cognitive abilities
- rote memory
- verbal ability
Option 2 – cognitive abilities
30 According to Vygotsky, learning in a child or adult takes place due to
- inborn abilities
- scientific attitude
- social interaction
- introduction of a stimulus
Option 3 – social interaction
31 According to Piaget, learning occurs due to
- inborn speaking abilities
- stimulus recognition
- assimilation and adaptation
- scientific investigation
Option 3 – assimilation and adaptation
32 The children suffer from lack of self-esteem when they are
- not allowed to eat what they want
- not able to express their feelings through words or language
- are not allowed to play with friends
- None of the above
Option 2 – not able to express their feelings through words or language
33 The term ‘second language’ refers to
- one’s native language
- regional language
- other than the native
- None of the above
Option 3 – other than the native
34 Which is not a very good method of learning vocabulary?
- Writing
- Watching movies
- Talking and reading
- (1) and (2)
Option 4 – (1) and (2)
35 The best way to develop a child’s vocabulary at the initial stage is to
- leave the child alone with story books
- make him go to a school at a very young age
- engaging in talks with the child and reading out aloud
- show the child various programmes on T.V.
Option 3 – engaging in talks with the child and reading out aloud
36 For a small child ‘words’ are ….
- an effective tool of communication
- best way to express feelings
- All of the above
- None of the above
Option 3 – All of the above
37 A teacher in class II shows real objects one by one and then calls out its name. Her purpose in doing this activity is
- motivate the children and make lesson interesting
- helping learners to acquire vocabulary by associating words with real life objects
- helps in improving correct pronunciation
- to teach the correct spelling of the word
Option 2 – helping learners to acquire vocabulary by associating words with real life objects
38 A child does not keep good health. He has to visit a doctor again and again. Will this problem affect his ….
- acquisition of language
- talking and speaking
- learning
- None of the above
Option 3 – learning
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