Second Language Acquisition
This quiz will test your knowledge on Second Language Acquisition.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the process by which a person learns a second language called?
- First Language Acquisition
- Second Language Acquisition
- Bilingualism
- Multilingualism
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the critical period hypothesis in SLA?
- There is a specific time in childhood when language learning is easiest.
- There is no specific time in childhood when language learning is easiest.
- Language learning is equally difficult at all ages.
- Language learning becomes more difficult as people age.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of input in SLA?
- Input is not necessary for SLA.
- Input is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be comprehensible.
- Input is necessary for SLA, and it must be comprehensible.
- Input is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be meaningful.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of output in SLA?
- Output is not necessary for SLA.
- Output is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be accurate.
- Output is necessary for SLA, and it must be accurate.
- Output is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be meaningful.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of interaction in SLA?
- Interaction is not necessary for SLA.
- Interaction is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be meaningful.
- Interaction is necessary for SLA, and it must be meaningful.
- Interaction is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be with native speakers.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of motivation in SLA?
- Motivation is not necessary for SLA.
- Motivation is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be intrinsic.
- Motivation is necessary for SLA, and it must be intrinsic.
- Motivation is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be high.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of anxiety in SLA?
- Anxiety is not a factor in SLA.
- Anxiety can help SLA.
- Anxiety can hinder SLA.
- Anxiety has no effect on SLA.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of culture in SLA?
- Culture is not a factor in SLA.
- Culture can help SLA.
- Culture can hinder SLA.
- Culture has no effect on SLA.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of age in SLA?
- Age is not a factor in SLA.
- Children are better at SLA than adults.
- Adults are better at SLA than children.
- Age has no effect on SLA.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of gender in SLA?
- Gender is not a factor in SLA.
- Women are better at SLA than men.
- Men are better at SLA than women.
- Gender has no effect on SLA.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of first language in SLA?
- First language is not a factor in SLA.
- First language can help SLA.
- First language can hinder SLA.
- First language has no effect on SLA.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of second language learning strategies in SLA?
- Second language learning strategies are not necessary for SLA.
- Second language learning strategies can help SLA.
- Second language learning strategies can hinder SLA.
- Second language learning strategies have no effect on SLA.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of technology in SLA?
- Technology is not necessary for SLA.
- Technology can help SLA.
- Technology can hinder SLA.
- Technology has no effect on SLA.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of assessment in SLA?
- Assessment is not necessary for SLA.
- Assessment can help SLA.
- Assessment can hinder SLA.
- Assessment has no effect on SLA.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of the teacher in SLA?
- The teacher is not necessary for SLA.
- The teacher can help SLA.
- The teacher can hinder SLA.
- The teacher has no effect on SLA.