Unit 10 Bilingualism Questions PDF

Week 10: 1. What is early bilingualism? A) The acquisition of two languages from birth or early childhood B) Learning two languages after puberty C) Learning an L2 through formal education only D) Acquiring an L2 without any exposure to L1 2. What is late bilingualism? A) Acquiring a second lang...

Week 10: 1. What is early bilingualism? A) The acquisition of two languages from birth or early childhood B) Learning two languages after puberty C) Learning an L2 through formal education only D) Acquiring an L2 without any exposure to L1 2. What is late bilingualism? A) Acquiring a second language before the age of five B) Learning a second language after the first language has been established, usually after childhood C) Learning multiple dialects of the same language D) A form of bilingualism that requires perfect fluency in both languages 3. According to Grosjean (2010), which form of bilingualism is more common? A) Early bilingualism B) Late bilingualism C) Both are equally common D) Bilingualism is rare in general 4. What is an example of early bilingualism? A) A child growing up in a bilingual household where each parent speaks a different language B) A student learning French in high school C) An immigrant learning English after moving to a new country D) A businessman learning Mandarin for work 5. What is an example of late bilingualism? A) A child learning two languages at the same time from birth B) An adult learning Spanish for career advancement C) A baby exposed to multiple languages through their parents D) A toddler in a multilingual daycare 6. What is a common myth about bilingualism? A) Bilingualism causes language delays in children B) Bilingualism is only beneficial in childhood C) Adults cannot learn a second language D) Bilingualism is a disadvantage in education 7. How does research contradict the myth that bilingualism delays language development? A) Bilingual children develop separate language systems from an early age and have comparable vocabulary to monolinguals B) Bilingual children struggle with vocabulary development C) Bilingual children always mix languages permanently D) Bilingual children require more instruction than monolinguals 8. What is one similarity between early and late bilinguals? A) Only early bilinguals can develop fluency B) Both go through stages of language acquisition C) Late bilinguals never become fluent D) Early bilinguals struggle more with pronunciation 9. How does input affect both early and late bilinguals? A) It only matters for early bilinguals B) The amount and quality of language exposure significantly impact language development in both groups C) Input is irrelevant to bilingual development D) Late bilinguals require less input than early bilinguals 10. What is a key cognitive benefit of bilingualism? A) Improved memory, attention, and problem-solving skills B) Reduced ability to focus on complex tasks C) Decreased cognitive flexibility D) Increased difficulty in switching between tasks 11. What is metalinguistic awareness? A) The ability to reflect on and manipulate language structures B) A natural fluency in multiple languages C) The ability to memorize large amounts of vocabulary D) The tendency to mix languages frequently 12. What is one advantage of enhanced cognitive control in bilinguals? A) Better ability to switch between tasks and manage attention B) Reduced ability to concentrate C) Slower learning speed in both languages D) Increased reliance on translation 13. What is code-switching? A) A sign of poor language ability B) The practice of alternating between languages within a conversation C) A disadvantage of being bilingual D) A method used only by early bilinguals 14. How does bilingualism affect cultural identity? A) It prevents individuals from fully belonging to a culture B) Bilinguals can use language to express their cultural identity and group membership C) It limits social interaction D) It eliminates the need for cultural adaptation 15. What role does emotion play in bilingual identity? A) Bilinguals cannot express emotions properly B) Languages may be associated with different emotions and attitudes C) Emotions are only tied to a person’s first language D) Language has no impact on emotional expression 16. What is the Critical Period Hypothesis? A) A theory that suggests languages can be learned equally well at any age B) A theory that states there is an optimal window for language acquisition in early childhood C) A belief that adults are better at learning languages than children D) A hypothesis stating that language learning ability improves with age 17. How does neurological plasticity differ between early and late bilinguals? A) Early bilinguals have higher brain plasticity, allowing for seamless language integration B) Late bilinguals process language more efficiently C) Early bilinguals struggle with language retention D) Late bilinguals have greater neural flexibility than early bilinguals 18. How do early and late bilinguals process language differently in the brain? A) Early bilinguals process both languages in the same neural areas, while late bilinguals may use different regions B) Late bilinguals have more efficient brain processing C) Both groups use completely separate areas for each language D) Early bilinguals require more brain activation to switch languages 19. How does accent acquisition differ between early and late bilinguals? A) Late bilinguals always achieve native-like pronunciation B) Early bilinguals are more likely to acquire native-like pronunciation C) Early bilinguals struggle more with phonology D) Late bilinguals have no difficulty with pronunciation 20. How does explicit learning differ from implicit learning in bilingualism? A) Late bilinguals rely more on explicit learning, such as studying grammar rules, while early bilinguals acquire language naturally B) Early bilinguals require more explicit instruction C) Late bilinguals learn languages more naturally D) Explicit learning is more effective than implicit learning in all cases 21. What is a common challenge faced by late bilinguals? A) Stronger first language influence on pronunciation and grammar B) Lack of cognitive flexibility C) Inability to learn vocabulary D) Limited exposure to cultural differences 22. How does first language dominance affect late bilinguals? A) The first language remains stronger, making L2 acquisition more effortful B) Late bilinguals lose their first language quickly C) Both languages develop equally D) L1 dominance has no effect on L2 proficiency 23. How does language mixing differ between early and late bilinguals? A) Early bilinguals experience developmental mixing, while late bilinguals may experience interference from L1 B) Late bilinguals never mix languages C) Early bilinguals struggle more with grammar interference D) Language mixing is exclusive to early bilinguals 24. How does bilingualism affect emotional expression? A) Bilinguals may prefer to express emotions in their first language B) Language has no impact on emotions C) Bilinguals struggle to express emotions in any language D) Emotional expression is always stronger in an L2 25. How does bilingualism enhance problem-solving skills? A) By training the brain to manage two linguistic systems, improving cognitive flexibility B) By limiting the brain’s ability to switch tasks C) By reducing the ability to focus on complex ideas D) By making decision-making more difficult 26. How does social context influence bilingual development? A) Consistent exposure and opportunities to use both languages enhance proficiency B) Social context has no effect on bilingualism C) Bilinguals require less interaction to learn a language D) Only formal education can shape bilingual ability 27. How does late bilingualism impact second language fluency? A) Late bilinguals can achieve fluency but may rely on their first language more for structure and pronunciation B) Late bilinguals always reach the same fluency as early bilinguals C) Fluency is impossible to achieve after childhood D) Late bilinguals learn languages faster than early bilinguals 28. How does bilingualism influence executive function? A) It has no effect on cognitive processes B) It enhances the ability to switch attention, control impulses, and manage multiple tasks C) It makes task-switching more difficult D) It only benefits linguistic abilities, not cognitive functions 29. What is a key takeaway from research on early and late bilingualism? A) Both forms of bilingualism offer cognitive, social, and professional advantages, despite differences in acquisition B) Early bilingualism is always superior C) Late bilinguals never develop full proficiency D) Bilingualism has no significant long-term benefits 30. How can late bilinguals improve their second language proficiency? A) Increased exposure, immersion, and strategic learning approaches B) Avoiding interaction with native speakers C) Relying only on translation apps D) Learning vocabulary in isolation without practice