Theoretical Contrastive Analysis

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What is the main focus of Theoretical Contrastive Analysis?

Comparing phonological features between languages
Finding suitable models and theoretical frameworks for comparison (correct)
Identifying errors in language translation
Developing language teaching methodologies

What is the primary objective of Applied Contrastive Analysis?

To identify the corresponding elements of Xa in language B (correct)
To examine the realization of universal categories in specific languages
To compare phonological systems between languages
To develop language teaching methodologies

What do contrasting phonologists compare in their analysis?

Orthographic systems
Morphological features
Syntax and semantics
Phonological systems (correct)

What do universal categories refer to in contrastive analysis?

Features common to all languages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Theoretical and Applied Contrastive Analysis?

Theoretical focuses on universal categories, while Applied focuses on language-specific realization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Xa and Xb in contrastive phonology?

Xa refers to phonological system of language A, while Xb refers to phonological system of language B (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main difficulties in learning or using a new language caused by, according to classic contrastive linguistics?

Interference from the first language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of contrastive analysis in language learning?

To predict difficulties in language learning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the psychological hypothesis that supports the idea of transfer in language learning?

Transfer theory (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of linguistics in the context of contrastive analysis?

The formal properties of language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of contrastive analysis in teaching materials?

To provide insight into reducing L1 interference (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of early contrastive analysis in language learning?

Language learning at an early stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for students producing erroneous forms of 'black bread' and 'red tea' in English?

Negative transfer from Chinese to English (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary assumption of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis?

Learners' native language interferes with the target language (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the strong and weak versions of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis?

The strong version claims predictive power, while the weak version claims diagnostic power (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who suggests that the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis exists in two versions?

Wardhaugh (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which version of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis does Wardhaugh favor?

The weak version (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the weak version of the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis, according to Wardhaugh?

To diagnose language errors (D) Signup and view all the answers