L2 Classroom Questions PDF

Week 11: 1. What is the main focus of observing learning and teaching in the L2 classroom? A) Understanding how second languages are taught and acquired in classroom settings B) Measuring students' intelligence levels C) Comparing monolingual and bilingual students’ performance D) Developing stand...

Week 11: 1. What is the main focus of observing learning and teaching in the L2 classroom? A) Understanding how second languages are taught and acquired in classroom settings B) Measuring students' intelligence levels C) Comparing monolingual and bilingual students’ performance D) Developing standardized grammar tests 2. What are the two main types of L2 learning settings discussed? A) Online and offline learning B) Natural acquisition and instructional settings C) Group learning and individual tutoring D) Phonetic and syntactic learning 3. What characterizes natural acquisition settings? A) Language is learned through real-life interactions without formal instruction B) Grammar is explicitly taught in a structured manner C) Learners study vocabulary lists and grammar rules D) Errors are immediately corrected by instructors 4. What is a key feature of structure-based instructional settings? A) Grammar and vocabulary are taught systematically in isolated steps B) Students are encouraged to use the language naturally without correction C) The focus is primarily on meaning rather than structure D) Students are never corrected when they make errors 5. How do communicative instructional settings differ from structure-based settings? A) They prioritize memorization over communication B) They focus on interaction and using language in meaningful contexts C) They avoid student participation D) They emphasize rote learning over understanding 6. What is the main purpose of the COLT (Communicative Orientation of Language Teaching) Scheme? A) To analyze classroom interactions and teaching practices B) To assess students’ grammar knowledge C) To train teachers in translation methods D) To compare bilingualism rates across countries 7. What are the two main parts of the COLT Scheme? A) Writing and speaking assessments B) Vocabulary and grammar analysis C) Teaching practices and language use analysis D) Student feedback and teacher evaluation 8. What does the COLT Scheme examine in classroom settings? A) Students' ability to memorize grammar rules B) Teaching methods, student participation, and error correction strategies C) The use of computers in language learning D) The effectiveness of standardized testing 9. What is corrective feedback in language learning? A) Providing responses to learners’ errors to facilitate improvement B) Encouraging students to avoid mistakes by using simpler words C) Only correcting written mistakes, not spoken errors D) Allowing students to self-correct without guidance 10. What is an example of explicit correction? A) Ignoring errors so students can learn naturally B) Directly stating what is incorrect and providing the correct form C) Asking students to guess the correct answer D) Using gestures instead of verbal correction 11. What is a recast in corrective feedback? A) Reformulating a student's incorrect sentence without directly pointing out the mistake B) Repeating a student’s mistake with emphasis C) Avoiding correction to prevent discouragement D) Encouraging students to memorize the correct form 12. What is a limitation of recasts? A) Students may not notice the correction B) They are too explicit and make students anxious C) They are only used for advanced learners D) They discourage student participation 13. What is an elicitation technique in corrective feedback? A) Providing the correct answer immediately B) Prompting students to self-correct their mistakes C) Ignoring minor errors to focus on meaning D) Using translation instead of correction 14. What is the main goal of metalinguistic feedback? A) Encouraging learners to reflect on grammar rules without providing the correct form B) Avoiding correction to maintain motivation C) Correcting mistakes without explanation D) Providing only positive feedback 15. What was a key finding of Oliver and Mackey’s (2003) study on corrective feedback? A) Feedback was most frequent in non-verbal interactions B) Explicit language-focused exchanges led to the most learner modifications C) Teachers did not use corrective feedback in classrooms D) Recasts were the least common type of feedback 16. What did Sheen’s (2010) study reveal about written vs. oral corrective feedback? A) Oral feedback is always more effective than written feedback B) Explicit corrective feedback is more effective than recasts in both oral and written forms C) Written feedback is ineffective in language learning D) Oral feedback discourages students from participating 17. What are the two main types of teacher questions? A) Open and closed questions B) Pronunciation and grammar questions C) Display and referential questions D) Long and short-answer questions 18. What is a display question? A) A question where the teacher already knows the answer B) A question that asks about students’ opinions C) A question used only in grammar instruction D) A question used to start classroom discussions 19. What is a referential question? A) A question that tests students' memory B) A question where the teacher does not know the answer in advance C) A question used only for vocabulary learning D) A question that students must answer in one word 20. What did Long and Sato (1983) find about teachers’ question types? A) Teachers mostly used referential questions B) Students preferred answering referential questions C) Teachers used more display questions than referential questions D) Display questions were more effective for communication 21. What is the significance of wait time in questioning practices? A) Longer wait times lead to more complex student responses B) Shorter wait times improve comprehension C) Wait time does not impact student participation D) Wait time should be eliminated for better fluency 22. What is ethnography in language learning research? A) A qualitative approach to observing teaching and learning in natural settings B) A statistical analysis of language tests C) A structured experiment in a lab setting D) A study focusing only on grammar instruction 23. What did Watson-Gegeo’s (1992) study on home and school language use find? A) Differences between home and school language use affected student success B) Home language had no impact on academic achievement C) School language use was identical to home language use D) Parents’ attitudes had no effect on children's language development 24. What is communicative competence? A) The ability to use language appropriately in social and cultural contexts B) Memorizing vocabulary without using it in context C) The ability to translate between languages D) A focus on grammatical accuracy over communication 25. What is pragmatic competence? A) Understanding how to convey and interpret meaning in social interactions B) The ability to memorize grammar rules C) The ability to read and write fluently D) The ability to use only formal speech 26. What is one challenge in achieving near-native L2 competence? A) Pronunciation and grammatical intuition remain difficult to master B) Vocabulary retention is impossible C) Fluency cannot be developed beyond childhood D) Motivation has no role in language acquisition 27. Why might learners prioritize functional language use over native-like competence? A) Practical needs, such as professional and social communication, may be more important B) Native-like pronunciation is easy to acquire C) Grammatical accuracy is irrelevant D) Accent and fluency always develop together 28. Why is it important to consider individual goals in L2 learning and teaching? A) Different learners may prioritize different aspects of language, such as communication, accuracy, or cultural integration B) All learners should aim for native-like fluency C) Motivation does not influence language learning outcomes D) Language learning is the same for all individuals 29. What is a key implication for L2 teaching based on research findings? A) There is no single “best” method, and instruction should be adapted to learners’ needs B) Explicit instruction is always better than natural acquisition C) Structured-based learning is superior to communicative approaches D) Corrective feedback should always be avoided 30. Why is patience important in L2 learning? A) Language acquisition is a gradual process that requires time and incremental progress B) Students should be able to speak fluently within a few weeks C) Immediate correction leads to faster proficiency D) L2 learning happens at the same rate for everyone