The benefit of the bilingual approach in a second language classroom is that

• students gain confidence in the mother tongue

• students stop using their mother tongue altogether

• students understand basic concepts/ assumptions more easily

• there is less distraction for students in the class

The students are asked to answer inferential questions about information which was implied by the text. Here, the
student's _________ can be evaluated.

• speaking skill

• listening and writing skills

• reading and listening skills

• reading skill

When the teacher quietly observes the students during a collaborative grammar activity, the activity plays a/an _________ role.

• diagnostic

• evaluative

• interactive

• record-keeping

In this example, there is a deviation from the apparently intended form of an utterance. Identify the error.
Target I must let the cat out of the house.
Error I must let the house out of the cat.

• Lexical selection error

• Word-exchange error

• Omission

• Substitution

Individualised educational programmes with intensive support to help students to consolidate their basic knowledge is referred to as

• advanced study programmes

• introductory courses

• remedial coaching

• revision sessions

Students can master complex language structures without being aware of the fact they are doing so, through

• regular, simple grammar practice sessions

• teachers avoiding the teaching of structure altogether

• use of grammar games with a focus on relevant structures

• more speaking and listening practice with regular feedback

How does computer technology support language learning in Classes V and VI, to enhance accuracy in student's writing?

• Rapid drill work

• Detailed error feedback

• Spelling and grammar checking

• Formatting and font design

_____________ is the particular way a learner prefers to learn a second or foreign language.

• Cognitive style

• Cognitive process

• Behaviourist approach

• Literal approach

Teachers may respond to young writers according to their individuals' needs. How?

• Give them detailed feedback on grammatical errors only

• Praise what they do well, making specific comments about the work

• Encourage them by overlooking certain errors

• Reward students who write well before the whole class

The focus is on using the language rather than analysis of the language and grammar is taught implicitly rather than explicitly.

• Direct Approach

• Communicative Approach

• Grammar-translation Method

• Structural Method