Language II Quiz - Competitive Exams CTET

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This Competitive Exams CTET practice quiz has 72 multiple-choice questions on Language II. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following is NOT a component of communicative competence?

   1. Structural competence
   2. Sociolinguistic competence
   3. Discourse competence
   4. Grammatical competence
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   Answer: A. Structural competence

2. Which of the following is a valid principle of second language acquisition?

   1. Learners learn best when they are anxious
   2. Grammar rules should be taught first
   3. Comprehensible input is essential
   4. Errors should be corrected immediately
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   Answer: C. Comprehensible input is essential

3. The 'threshold level' in language learning refers to:

   1. The maximum score a learner can achieve in a language test
   2. The minimum level of proficiency needed to use a language for basic communication
   3. The number of words a learner must memorise each day
   4. The age at which a child should start learning a second language
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   Answer: B. The minimum level of proficiency needed to use a language for basic communication

4. Which of the following is an example of a 'multilingual' resource in an Indian language classroom?

   1. Using only the prescribed English textbook
   2. Drawing on students' home languages to explain and compare English structures
   3. Discouraging students from using their mother tongue
   4. Teaching English through Latin
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   Answer: B. Drawing on students' home languages to explain and compare English structures

5. Which of the following is an example of a 'referential question'?

   1. What is the past tense of 'go'?
   2. What did you do last weekend?
   3. Is 'child' a noun?
   4. How many letters are in the word 'book'?
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   Answer: B. What did you do last weekend?

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1. According to Krashen's Monitor Model, the 'affective filter' refers to:
2. Which method of teaching English emphasizes translation and grammar rules?
3. In language teaching, 'scaffolding' means:
4. Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
5. The term 'L1' in language learning refers to:
6. Which of the following is a technique to teach vocabulary?
7. What is the primary focus of the Direct Method?
8. Which of the following is an example of a minimal pair?
9. In the context of language learning, 'interference' refers to:
10. What is the purpose of scanning in reading?
11. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good language teacher?
12. The term 'TL' in language teaching stands for:
13. What is the role of a language lab in teaching English?
14. According to Vygotsky, learning is:
15. Which of the following is an example of a top-down reading model?
16. What is the difference between acquisition and learning according to Krashen?
17. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Communicative Language Teaching?
18. In teaching writing, the process approach focuses on:
19. Which of the following is an example of a metacognitive reading strategy?
20. What is the purpose of using realia in language teaching?
21. Which of the following is a common error made by second language learners of English?
22. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
23. Which of the following best describes the 'silent period' in second language acquisition?
24. According to Cummins, BICS and CALP refer respectively to:
25. Which of the following is an example of a substitution drill in a language classroom?
26. Which of the following is the best example of a 'task-based' language activity?
27. In the context of error analysis, a 'fossilised error' is one that:
28. Which of the following is an example of a 'register' variation in English?
29. Which of the following best illustrates the use of 'authentic material' in language teaching?
30. A cloze test primarily assesses a learner's ability to:
31. Which of the following is the best example of 'intensive reading'?
32. Which of the following is an example of a 'phoneme' in English?
33. In language teaching, 'wait time' refers to:
34. Which of the following best describes 'code-switching'?
35. Which of the following is an example of 'bottom-up' processing in listening?
36. A 'portfolio' in language assessment is used to:
37. Which of the following is a 'suprasegmental' feature of English pronunciation?
38. The 'grammar-translation method' is often criticised because it:
39. Which of the following is an example of a 'display question' in a language classroom?
40. Which of the following best defines 'pragmatic competence'?
41. In the context of language teaching, 'recast' refers to:
42. Which of the following is an example of 'extensive reading'?
43. Which of the following is the best example of a 'jigsaw' reading activity?
44. Which of the following is a 'free' writing activity?
45. Which of the following best describes 'washback' in language assessment?
46. Which of the following is an example of a 'summative assessment' in language learning?
47. In the context of language teaching, 'CALLA' stands for:
48. Which of the following is a key feature of the 'Total Physical Response' (TPR) method?
49. According to the 'interaction hypothesis', language acquisition is most facilitated by:
50. The term 'noticing' in second language acquisition refers to:
51. In language teaching, 'concept checking questions' (CCQs) are used to:
52. Which of the following best describes 'learner autonomy'?
53. A 'cline' in language teaching refers to:
54. The 'notional-functional syllabus' is organised around:
55. In the context of language assessment, 'validity' refers to:
56. Which of the following is a 'phonic' approach to teaching reading?
57. According to Swain's 'output hypothesis', learners benefit from producing language because:
58. Which of the following is an example of 'semantic mapping'?
59. In a language classroom, 'teacher talk' should ideally be:
60. The term 'interlanguage' refers to:

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