LearnTEFL Final (correct answers only)

'The light of my life' is an example of: a. a collocation b. a hyponym c. a metaphor d. a synonym

c. a metaphor

In the English language, there is a predictable correspondence between word sound and word spelling. True False

False

Multiple choice tests are subjective tests. True False

False

Realia are not authentic language materials. True False

False

The 'spaced rows' seating arrangement is student-centred. True False

False

Cultural rules regarding proximity are not the same in all cultures. True False

True

English is now the lingua franca of global business. True False

True

Functions are speech acts that students are likely to face, e.g. complaining. True False

True

L2 is an EFL student's second language. True False

True

Often, indiscipline arises due to weak classroom rules, or lack of rules. True False

True

Pairs have the greatest opportunity to use communicative skills. True False

True

Sounds made where the flow of air is briefly obstructed in some way are: a. consonant sounds b. syllable sounds c. stress sounds d. vowel sounds

a. consonant sounds

Which of the following types of writing is generally least important for students who are learning a second language? a. Creative writing b. Informal writing c. Imitative writing d. Formal writing

a. Creative writing

Which of the following statements about the Phonemic Chart for English is incorrect? a. There is always a correspondence between the number of letters and number of sounds b. Each symbol represents an individual sound of the language irrespective of the way it appears in the standard written script c. The phonemic chart provides a set of symbols, each one intended to represent an individual sound of the language d. There are a few different phonemic charts for English

a. There is always a correspondence between the number of letters and number of sounds

If a student is in full flow and is communicating in the classroom, what should the teacher do if the student is making mistakes/errors whilst communicating? a. Draw up a list of the mistakes on the whiteboard whilst he is communicating b. Let him complete the communication without interrupting him and address the mistakes/errors later c. Interrupt him to explain any errors being made d. Stop him and give the other students an opportunity to put right the mistakes/errors

b. Let him complete the communication without interrupting him and address the mistakes/errors later

Which of the following statements about prescriptive and descriptive grammar is correct? a. There is no difference between prescriptive and descriptive grammar b. Prescriptive grammar 'rules' are the 'right' rules, according to some 'experts' c. Prescriptive grammar seeks to describe how language is actually used in the real world d. Descriptive grammar 'rules' are the 'right' rules, according to some 'experts'

b. Prescriptive grammar 'rules' are the 'right' rules, according to some 'experts'

Which of the following statements about sentence stress rules is untrue? a. Content words are stressed b. The time between stressed words is always the same c. Content words and structure words carry the same stress d. Structure words are usually unstressed

c. Content words and structure words carry the same stress

This seating arrangement promotes equality, with the students and teachers as one. The teacher is less of an authoritarian figure, there is less formality and perhaps more intimacy. The students can all see each other and exchange information easily. Which seating arrangement is this? a. Pairs b. Traditional rows c. Circle d. Horseshoe

c. Circle

Which of the following statements about speaking is true? a. It is a dissociated (non-interactive) process b. It is seldom spontaneous, open-ended, and evolving c. Its form and meaning are dependent on the context in which it occurs d. It does not require that learners know how to produce specific points of language such as grammar

c. Its form and meaning are dependent on the context in which it occurs

In which stage of the lesson will learners be involved in communicative tasks where accuracy rather than fluency is the objective? a. Production b. Warmer c. Practice d. Presentation

c. Practice

Extrinsic motivation is: a. less important than intrinsic motivation b. the same as intrinsic motivation c. derived from external incentives and reward and success d. the urge to engage in a learning activity for its own sake

c. derived from external incentives and reward and success

If the same students are given the same test on two different occasions (and marked by the same or different markers) they should achieve the same or very similar scores. If this happens, then the test is: a. practicable b. valid c. reliable d. sufficient

c. reliable

Which of the following statements about eliciting is invalid? a. It reduces the need for often unwieldy teacher explanations b. It keeps the students alert c. It reduces students' fear of guessing d. It reduces opportunities for diagnosing weaknesses

d. It reduces opportunities for diagnosing weaknesses

In the statement, 'I made it up with my sister', the underlined part is an example of: a. an adverb b. an article c. an adjective d. a phrasal verb

d. a phrasal verb

When we commit to students' wellbeing and learning through the practice of positive influence, professional judgment and empathy in practice, we are fostering the value of: a. integrity b. diversity c. honesty d. care and protection

d. care and protection

The minor 4 word classes are: a. nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs b. nouns, adjectives, prepositions and adverbs c. nouns, verbs, prepositions and pronouns d. conjunctions, determiners, prepositions and pronouns

d. conjunctions, determiners, prepositions and pronouns