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T |
F |
1.
Children learn a second language more easily than
do adolescents or adults. |
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T |
F |
2.
The process of acquiring a second language is similar
to that of acquiring the first language. |
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T |
F |
3.
There are specific stages that the learner goes
through when acquiring a new language. |
|
T |
F |
4.
A structured skill-based approach facilitates the
acquisition of a second language. |
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T |
F |
5.
Both systematic and random correction of student
errors appears to be an effective strategy in enhancing
the acquisition of the corrected structure in the
new language. |
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T |
F |
6.
A number of research studies indicate a positive
relationship between low anxiety and successful
language acquisition. |
|
T |
F |
7.
Second language students who are taught the grammatical
rules of the language perform better than those
students who are exposed to natural language where
the focus is on communication. |
|
T |
F |
8.
A silent period of several months may benefit the
second language student in that it allows the student
the opportunity to decode the new language rather
than produce it. |
|
T |
F |
9.
Concurrent use of both English and the native/primary
language contributes to English language development. |
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T |
F |
10.
Reading materials that are comprehensible, interesting,
relevant, and grammatically sequenced will enhance
the acquisition of the second language for students
who are literate in their home language. |
|
T |
F |
11.
Research indicates that LEP children should be capable
of handing academic language in approximately two
years after enrolling in U.S. schools. |
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T |
F |
12.
Students who are proficient in social language readily
find success in the mainstream core curriculum. |
|
T |
F |
13.
Maintaining the first language in the home will
facilitate and enhance the acquisition of English
in the school. |
|
T |
F |
14.
Homogeneous grouping of second language learners
enhances the development of English. |
|
T |
F |
15.
The four linguistic skills of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing should be developed in this
specific order. |
|
T |
F |
16.
Acquiring two languages simultaneously during early
childhood will result in interference between the
first and second language. |
|
T |
F |
17.
The teacher should not permit the use of the native
language as this would retard the development of
English. |
|
T |
F |
18.
Placing the second language student in the mainstream
English-speaking classroom will ensure that the
student quickly acquires English. |
|
T |
F |
19.
One of the basic conditions for acquisition of a
new language is exposure to the new language community. |
|
T |
F |
20.
The age upon arrival of an individual into a second
language community will not affect the degree of
native-like pronunciation ultimately attained. |
