Second Language Acquisition

This quiz will test your knowledge on Second Language Acquisition.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process by which a person learns a second language called?

  1. First Language Acquisition
  2. Second Language Acquisition
  3. Bilingualism
  4. Multilingualism
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the critical period hypothesis in SLA?

  1. There is a specific time in childhood when language learning is easiest.
  2. There is no specific time in childhood when language learning is easiest.
  3. Language learning is equally difficult at all ages.
  4. Language learning becomes more difficult as people age.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of input in SLA?

  1. Input is not necessary for SLA.
  2. Input is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be comprehensible.
  3. Input is necessary for SLA, and it must be comprehensible.
  4. 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?

  1. Output is not necessary for SLA.
  2. Output is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be accurate.
  3. Output is necessary for SLA, and it must be accurate.
  4. 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?

  1. Interaction is not necessary for SLA.
  2. Interaction is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be meaningful.
  3. Interaction is necessary for SLA, and it must be meaningful.
  4. 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?

  1. Motivation is not necessary for SLA.
  2. Motivation is necessary for SLA, but it does not have to be intrinsic.
  3. Motivation is necessary for SLA, and it must be intrinsic.
  4. 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?

  1. Anxiety is not a factor in SLA.
  2. Anxiety can help SLA.
  3. Anxiety can hinder SLA.
  4. Anxiety has no effect on SLA.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of culture in SLA?

  1. Culture is not a factor in SLA.
  2. Culture can help SLA.
  3. Culture can hinder SLA.
  4. Culture has no effect on SLA.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of age in SLA?

  1. Age is not a factor in SLA.
  2. Children are better at SLA than adults.
  3. Adults are better at SLA than children.
  4. Age has no effect on SLA.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of gender in SLA?

  1. Gender is not a factor in SLA.
  2. Women are better at SLA than men.
  3. Men are better at SLA than women.
  4. Gender has no effect on SLA.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of first language in SLA?

  1. First language is not a factor in SLA.
  2. First language can help SLA.
  3. First language can hinder SLA.
  4. First language has no effect on SLA.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of second language learning strategies in SLA?

  1. Second language learning strategies are not necessary for SLA.
  2. Second language learning strategies can help SLA.
  3. Second language learning strategies can hinder SLA.
  4. Second language learning strategies have no effect on SLA.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of technology in SLA?

  1. Technology is not necessary for SLA.
  2. Technology can help SLA.
  3. Technology can hinder SLA.
  4. Technology has no effect on SLA.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of assessment in SLA?

  1. Assessment is not necessary for SLA.
  2. Assessment can help SLA.
  3. Assessment can hinder SLA.
  4. Assessment has no effect on SLA.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the teacher in SLA?

  1. The teacher is not necessary for SLA.
  2. The teacher can help SLA.
  3. The teacher can hinder SLA.
  4. The teacher has no effect on SLA.