Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) Domain 2: Foundations of Language Learning Welcome to your Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) Domain 2: Foundations of Language Learning 1. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What concept in second language acquisition is characterized by a learner's silent period and initial production of single words? A. Interlanguage B. Language Transfer C. Overgeneralization D. Pre-production None 2. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning Which theory of second language acquisition emphasizes the importance of input that is slightly beyond the current level of the learner's competence? A. Behaviorism B. The Monitor Model C. The Input Hypothesis D. The Interaction Hypothesis None 3. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In phonological development, what is the process where learners simplify a native language sound to a sound that exists in their first language? A. Phoneme substitution B. Epenthesis C. Palatalization D. Devoicing None 4. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning Which term describes the phenomenon where second language learners apply rules from their native language, leading to errors in the target language? A. Positive transfer B. Interlanguage C. Negative transfer D. Fossilization None 5. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What is the term for the phenomenon where adult language learners reach a plateau in their language acquisition and cease to make progress? A. Language attrition B. Fossilization C. Language stabilization D. Interlanguage None 6. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In the context of language learning, what does the term "code-switching" refer to? A. Adapting speech styles to different social contexts B. Substituting vocabulary from one language into another C. Alternating between two or more languages or dialects within a conversation D. Changing the pronunciation based on the listener's language background None 7. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What term describes a learner's attempt to convey meaning in the target language using limited linguistic resources, often leading to unconventional or simplified structures? A. Overgeneralization B. Interlanguage C. Language transfer D. Approximative systems None 8. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning Which of the following best describes the 'Critical Period Hypothesis' in language acquisition? A. Language can only be acquired during early childhood B. There is an optimal period for language acquisition, typically ending before adolescence C. Language acquisition becomes easier with age D. The first language has no impact on acquiring a second language None 9. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What does the term "morpheme" refer to in the context of language learning? A. The smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning B. A unit of grammar that conveys semantic or grammatical information C. The arrangement of words to create meaningful sentences D. The repetition of sounds or syllables in language learning None 10. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In second language acquisition, what does the term "BICS" refer to? A. Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills B. Bilingual Instructional Course Sequences C. Bilateral Integrated Comprehension Systems D. Base Intuitive Cognitive Structures None 11. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What concept describes the phenomenon where language learners initially overuse language rules before mastering their exceptions? A. Interlanguage B. Fossilization C. Overgeneralization D. Negative transfer None 12. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In second language acquisition, what is the significance of 'affective filter'? A. It refers to the cognitive process of filtering out irrelevant language input. B. It denotes the emotional barriers that can hinder language acquisition. C. It's the mechanism by which learners choose what to focus on in language learning. D. It represents the structural analysis of language input by learners. None 13. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In the context of language acquisition, what is the primary focus of 'contrastive analysis'? A. Comparing language proficiency levels among learners B. Analyzing the differences and similarities between first and second languages C. Focusing on the contrasting teaching methodologies in language education D. Examining the contrasting styles of language use in different cultures None 14. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What term refers to the ability to use language effectively and appropriately in social contexts? A. Linguistic competence B. Communicative competence C. Phonological awareness D. Syntactic ability None 15. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning Which approach in language teaching emphasizes interaction as both the means and goal of learning a language? A. The Grammar-Translation Method B. The Direct Method C. Total Physical Response D. The Communicative Approach None 16. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In language learning, what does the term "top-down processing" refer to? A. Beginning with understanding individual words and phrases before the overall meaning B. Using background knowledge and context to understand language input C. Focusing on grammar and structure before actual language use D. Learning language through repetitive listening and speaking exercises None 17. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What aspect of language learning is primarily concerned with understanding the sounds and sound patterns of a language? A. Morphology B. Phonology C. Syntax D. Pragmatics None 18. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning In the field of second language acquisition, what does the term 'Zone of Proximal Development' ZPD refer to? A. The level at which a learner can perform without assistance B. The difference between what a learner can do with and without help C. The phase where language learning is most rapidly occurring D. The period when a learner's language skills are at their peak efficiency None 19. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning What is the primary purpose of 'scaffolding' in language teaching? A. To provide temporary support to learners to achieve higher levels of comprehension and skill B. To construct a rigid framework for language learning C. To focus exclusively on grammar and vocabulary D. To encourage independent learning without assistance None 20. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Language Learning Which theory of language acquisition emphasizes the role of innate, biological structures in the development of language? A. Behaviorism B. The Nativist Theory C. The Interactionist Theory D. The Social Learning Theory None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
