Understanding the Concept of Grammaring

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According to Richard and Schmidt (2002), what does 'grammaring' refer to?

Focusing on vocabulary rather than grammar
Ignoring grammar while learning a language
Using grammar to create messages through grammaticalizing (correct)
Memorizing grammar rules for language learning

What does Diane Larsen-Freeman emphasize in second/foreign language learning regarding grammar?

Grammar as a static set of rules
Grammar as a native speaker's competence
Grammar as a dynamic process (correct)
Grammar as irrelevant in language learning

What is the paradigm shift that arose about the teaching and learning of grammar according to the text?

Teaching grammar for knowledge transmission only
Teaching grammar for improving speaking skills only
Teaching grammar for native speaker imitation
Teaching grammar for enabling accurate use of grammatical structures (correct)

In the context of grammaring, how does Larsen-Freeman view grammar teaching?

As skill development rather than knowledge transmission (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the dual perspective proposed by Richards and Reppen (2014) regarding grammar in the context of English major?

Grammar should be seen as both knowledge and ability (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Thornbury (2001) differentiate the concept of grammaring from traditional grammar?

As a skill to be trained like other language skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the grammaring process during communication?

Selecting the most suitable utterances and understanding language choices (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Larsen-Freeman (2012), why is it challenging to distinguish errors from linguistic innovations in grammar evolution?

As a result of the creativity of language users in making new meanings (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does Nan (2015) contribute to the concept of grammaring introduced by Larsen-Freeman?

By extending grammar's role to making meaning and adapting language in context (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Larsen-Freeman (2001) suggest about the nature of grammar in relation to language skills like writing or speaking?

Grammar should be trained similarly to other language skills such as writing or speaking (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Diane Larsen-Freeman, what is the main focus of grammar teaching in the context of second/foreign language learning?

Development of students' grammatical accuracy and appropriacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of grammaring according to Richard and Schmidt (2002)?

Using grammar for creating messages with finer meaning distinctions (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Larsen-Freeman view grammar teaching in contrast to knowledge transmission?

As skill development rather than knowledge transmission (E) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of grammaring, what is the dual perspective proposed by Richards and Reppen (2014) regarding grammar in the English major?

Grammar should be viewed as both knowledge and ability (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Larsen-Freeman define the purpose behind teaching grammar in the current educational context?

To enable students to use grammatical structures accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately (C) Signup and view all the answers

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