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The definition of 'grammar' varies among dictionaries, but they all focus on the rules of the language.
The definition of 'grammar' varies among dictionaries, but they all focus on the rules of the language.
True
Tenses and verb forms, such as present perfect and past continuous, make up the entirety of grammar.
Tenses and verb forms, such as present perfect and past continuous, make up the entirety of grammar.
False
The author of the text personally finds the word 'grammar' to have positive connotations.
The author of the text personally finds the word 'grammar' to have positive connotations.
False
The author suggests that grammar should be taught in a way that focuses solely on memorizing rules without communicative practice.
The author suggests that grammar should be taught in a way that focuses solely on memorizing rules without communicative practice.
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'Teach' is a word that, like 'grammar', carries certain connotations.
'Teach' is a word that, like 'grammar', carries certain connotations.
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Teaching language implies a completeness where students know everything there is to know about the language being taught.
Teaching language implies a completeness where students know everything there is to know about the language being taught.
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Understanding the meaning of the 'target language' within the given context is not considered important when learning a new language.
Understanding the meaning of the 'target language' within the given context is not considered important when learning a new language.
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Experienced teachers believe that language can be effectively taught by breaking it up into convenient chunks and teaching in isolation.
Experienced teachers believe that language can be effectively taught by breaking it up into convenient chunks and teaching in isolation.
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Trainee teachers can fully develop their teaching skills and awareness in just four weeks.
Trainee teachers can fully develop their teaching skills and awareness in just four weeks.
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Situational presentations in language teaching are considered controversial among experienced teachers.
Situational presentations in language teaching are considered controversial among experienced teachers.
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