Quiz for Language I & II

Q1: Which of the following skills is most important in language learning?

A. Reading B. Listening C. Speaking D. All of the above

Q2: Phonetics is the study of:

A. Grammar B. Writing C. Sounds of speech D. Vocabulary

Q3: Which approach focuses on meaning over form?

A. Grammar-translation B. Communicative C. Audio-lingual D. Structural

Q4: Remedial teaching is useful for:

A. Gifted students B. Average learners C. Slow learners D. All students

Q5: Language acquisition in children occurs best through:

A. Imitation B. Drills C. Exposure and interaction D. Reading only

Q6: The term “scaffolding” in language learning refers to:

A. Building vocabulary lists B. Providing temporary support C. Punishing errors D. Writing essays

Q7: Which skill is considered a receptive skill?

A. Speaking B. Writing C. Listening D. None of the above

Q8: Which is a technique used to develop speaking skills?

A. Silent reading B. Dictation C. Role play D. Grammar exercises

Q9: The smallest unit of meaning in language is called:

A. Phoneme B. Morpheme C. Syntax D. Lexicon

Q10: Which activity improves vocabulary retention?

A. Memorizing definitions B. Using words in context C. Only reading D. Listening to songs

Q11: Which of these is a productive language skill?

A. Listening B. Reading C. Speaking D. Viewing

Q12: What is the goal of a language-rich classroom?

A. To use only textbooks B. To promote rote memorization C. To provide maximum exposure to language D. To focus only on grammar

Q13: Which method emphasizes the teaching of grammar rules?

A. Direct Method B. Natural Approach C. Grammar-Translation Method D. Communicative Approach

Q14: The use of L1 in language classes should be:

A. Strictly avoided B. Used for all instruction C. Balanced and meaningful D. Encouraged always

Q15: Which of these promotes collaborative language learning?

A. Lecture B. Dictation C. Group discussion D. Silent reading

Q16: Which is the correct order for language acquisition?

A. Reading, writing, speaking, listening B. Listening, speaking, reading, writing C. Writing, speaking, reading, listening D. Reading, speaking, listening, writing

Q17: Which component helps in pronunciation?

A. Grammar B. Syntax C. Phonology D. Morphology

Q18: Reading aloud improves:

A. Vocabulary B. Fluency C. Listening D. Grammar

Q19: Which of these is a formal tool to assess language skills?

A. Debate B. Observation C. Portfolio D. Standardized test

Q20: Constructivist approach in language learning emphasizes:

A. Passive learning B. Repetition C. Memorization D. Learner-centered discovery