Syntax and Language Learning Strategies for Teachers
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How can teachers use knowledge about syntax to help their students learn the English language?

  • By dismissing syntactic errors made by non-native learners as mere errors
  • By understanding the differences in word order across languages (correct)
  • By focusing on teaching adjectives in isolation
  • By avoiding teaching structures that are unavailable in students' native language

    • What does the statement 'English is an SVO language' imply?

  • English follows a Subject-Object-Verb word order
  • English follows a Subject-Verb-Object word order (correct)
  • English follows a Verb-Subject-Object word order
  • English follows a Verb-Object-Subject word order

    • Why is it important for teachers to recognize syntactic errors made by non-native learners of English?

  • To understand that these errors result from applying their native language system in English (correct)
  • To reinforce the students' native language system
  • To ignore these errors and focus on other aspects of language learning
  • To dismiss the importance of word order in language learning

    • What should teachers focus on to reinforce students' visualization of the position of adjectives in English sentences?

    <p>Teaching adjectives in context within sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do grammar-based activities contribute to teaching English according to the text?

    <p>They emphasize opportunities for students to use the language communicatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should teachers focus on structures that are unavailable in students' native language when teaching English?

    <p>To introduce new concepts that expand students' language abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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