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Language Structure and Acquisition Quiz

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What phenomenon is described as the Eureka phenomenon?

Learning what has not been acquired previously

Trust in the language acquisition process

Recognizing conscious knowledge corresponding to subconscious knowledge (correct)

Utilizing learning as a supplement to acquisition

What is the advantage of providing learning that corresponds with previous acquisition?

It serves as input for acquisition

It enhances the language teaching process

It lowers the affective filter in language students (correct)

It demonstrates that language acquisition is unreal

What did the students think of the language teacher in the text?

Not trustworthy in explaining language change and dialects

Too focused on classroom discussion rather than acquisition

Outstanding for providing them with conscious knowledge (correct)

Inadequate for not teaching language acquisition properly

Based on the text, what is the primary purpose of pointing out what has been acquired to language students?

To stimulate trust in the acquisition process Signup and view all the answers

What type of learning is NOT considered input for acquisition according to the text?

Learning utilized as a supplement to acquisition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of studying the structure and variation of language in educational settings?

To foster language appreciation and linguistic understanding Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the teaching of grammar potentially result in language acquisition?

When the target language is used as the medium of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for language acquisition to occur when grammar is taught as subject matter?

The students must be interested in the subject matter being taught Signup and view all the answers

Why are teachers and students sometimes convinced that studying formal grammar is essential for second language acquisition?

Because they observe language acquisition occurring in grammar classes Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what contributes to the students' 'filter' being low when grammar is taught as subject matter?

The students' focus is on the subject matter being discussed Signup and view all the answers