Unit 8 - Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Practice Questions PDF

Week 8: 1. What is the definition of input in the context of second language acquisition (SLA)? A) The process of actively producing language in a conversation B) The linguistic forms to which learners are exposed C) The mental processing of language without external exposure D) The ability to trans...

Week 8: 1. What is the definition of input in the context of second language acquisition (SLA)? A) The process of actively producing language in a conversation B) The linguistic forms to which learners are exposed C) The mental processing of language without external exposure D) The ability to translate from one language to another 2. According to Krashen (1985), what type of input is necessary for L2 acquisition? A) Simplified input B) Modified input C) Comprehensible input D) Randomized input 3. What is the main difference between first language (L1) and second language (L2) acquisition in terms of input? A) L1 acquisition requires explicit instruction B) L1 acquisition occurs naturally with exposure, whereas L2 learners must actively notice and process input C) L2 acquisition is independent of the quantity of input D) L2 learners require no exposure to acquire fluency 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of input identified in SLA research? A) Baseline input B) Phonetic input C) Interactionally modified input D) Comprehensible input 5. What does interactionally modified input refer to? A) Input that is overly simplified and unnatural B) Input that is provided through written text only C) Input that is adjusted during conversation through negotiation and interaction D) Input that excludes any grammatical complexity 6. What role does caretaker speech play in language acquisition? A) It discourages children from learning a second language B) It helps children acquire their first language by providing comprehensible and structured input C) It increases cognitive overload in young learners D) It is not relevant to language learning 7. What is the main argument of the Input Hypothesis? A) Language production is more important than input for acquisition B) L2 acquisition occurs when learners receive comprehensible input slightly above their current level C) Explicit grammar instruction is necessary for L2 acquisition D) Learning a language requires memorizing vocabulary lists 8. What is the role of input in simultaneous bilingualism? A) Children need exposure to both languages from significant people in their lives B) Only one language should be introduced at a time C) One language will always be dominant over the other D) Children should avoid switching between languages 9. What is a major factor influencing language dominance in bilingual children? A) Genetic predisposition B) The amount of exposure to each language C) The number of languages spoken globally D) The speed of cognitive processing 10. How can immigration influence bilingual language development? A) It has no effect on language acquisition B) It can lead to the acquisition of an additional language due to increased exposure C) It decreases a child's ability to acquire new languages D) It prevents bilingual children from achieving full proficiency 11. How does input quality differ between L1 and L2 learners? A) L1 learners receive lower-quality input than L2 learners B) L2 learners often receive input that is less frequent and less rich than L1 learners C) L2 learners are exposed to more diverse vocabulary than L1 learners D) The quality of input does not affect language learning 12. What is one challenge adult L2 learners face compared to children? A) Increased access to comprehensible input B) Decreased cognitive flexibility and reliance on explicit learning strategies C) Better phonological acquisition D) Greater exposure to native speaker input 13. What is one key difference between simultaneous and successive bilingualism? A) Simultaneous bilinguals always have equal proficiency in both languages B) Successive bilinguals acquire one language first and the second later C) Simultaneous bilinguals do not require input for acquisition D) Successive bilinguals learn both languages at the same time 14. What is overgeneralization in second language acquisition? A) Avoiding new grammatical structures B) Applying a rule too broadly, such as treating irregular verbs as regular C) Ignoring grammatical structures altogether D) Focusing only on lexical development 15. How does simplification affect L2 learners? A) It speeds up the acquisition of grammatical structures B) It leads to dropping grammatical features such as tense markers or function words C) It makes vocabulary learning more difficult D) It has no impact on language development 16. What is linguistic interference in bilinguals? A) The influence of one language on another in pronunciation, syntax, or vocabulary B) The inability to use a second language C) The complete separation of two languages in the brain D) A method for enhancing language acquisition 17. Which of the following is an example of phonological interference? A) Speaking with a foreign accent due to influence from the first language B) Using incorrect verb tenses C) Forgetting vocabulary in the first language D) Overusing idiomatic expressions 18. What is a key principle of Contrastive Analysis (CA) in SLA? A) All languages follow the same structural rules B) Predicting learner difficulties based on differences between L1 and L2 C) Input is not necessary for language learning D) All learners acquire L2 at the same rate 19. How does Connectionism explain language learning? A) It relies on innate linguistic rules B) It emphasizes strengthening associations between stimuli and responses C) It claims that language is entirely acquired through explicit instruction D) It states that exposure to input is irrelevant 20. What is Krashen’s Affective Filter Hypothesis? A) Emotional states such as anxiety can block language acquisition B) Motivation has no effect on L2 learning C) All learners acquire language at the same rate D) Input alone determines fluency 21. According to the Monitor Model, what is required for SLA? A) Comprehensible input that is slightly above the learner's current level B) Memorization of grammar rules C) Explicit vocabulary lists D) Constant correction from teachers 22. What is the primary function of interaction in language learning? A) Providing input, feedback, and opportunities for negotiation of meaning B) Memorizing vocabulary more quickly C) Reducing the need for formal instruction D) Eliminating the need for grammatical knowledge 23. What is a key feature of foreigner talk? A) Simplification of speech when addressing non-native speakers B) Avoidance of using complex words C) Overcorrection of mistakes D) Speaking at a faster pace 24. Why is written input important for literacy development? A) It provides exposure to vocabulary and grammar in structured contexts B) It replaces the need for spoken interaction C) It is only useful for L1 learners D) It discourages spoken language use 25. How does crosslinguistic influence impact literacy development? A) Skills in one language can transfer to another, depending on writing system similarities B) It has no effect on reading comprehension C) It makes learning an L2 more difficult D) It prevents effective reading development 26. What type of instruction is most beneficial for advanced academic reading proficiency? A) Rote memorization B) Explicit instruction focusing on grammar and text structure C) Learning through exposure alone D) Repetition of oral drills 27. What is necessary for balanced literacy development in bilinguals? A) Exclusive focus on L2 reading skills B) Exposure to reading and writing in both languages C) Avoiding translation between languages D) Focus on speaking skills only 28. Why is output important in second language acquisition (SLA)? A) It helps learners memorize vocabulary faster B) It allows learners to test hypotheses about language use and receive feedback C) It replaces the need for comprehensible input D) It has no significant role in SLA 29. What is an example of a lexical transfer in bilinguals? A) Using a word from the first language with an incorrect meaning in the second language B) Speaking with a native-like accent in both languages C) Avoiding the use of borrowed words in speech D) Forgetting the meaning of a word in the first language 30. What does research suggest about the role of frequency in language input? A) Higher frequency of exposure to linguistic structures increases the likelihood of acquisition B) Frequency has no effect on learning an L2 C) Learners only acquire infrequent words D) Input frequency is irrelevant when learning a new language