TESOL Final Exam Module

How many simple tenses does the English language have?

3

A learner who has language proficiency in his L1 will not find this an advantage when learning an L2. True or False?

False

A lexical set is a group of words with different topics, functions or forms. True or False?

False

Asking a speaker to repeat what she said is not an effective learning strategy. True or False?

False

Being a resource producer is not one of the roles of a teacher. True or False?

False

Looking for negative and positive behaviors is a poor strategy for minimizing or preventing discipline issues. True or False?

False

Phonological awareness should start with lots and lots of writing games that focus your learners' attention on words. True or False?

False

We can use the auxiliary verb do with a modal. True or False?

False

You must only have one objective for your lesson. True or False?

False

A compound sentence is a sentence of two or more main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (also called a connective). True or False?

True

An auditory learner is likely to be good at using word association to remember facts and lines. True or False?

True

Concept checking should not use the target language within the question. True or False?

True

Do not sub-divide your 5 lesson plan steps into several further steps. True or False?

True

In relation to giving constructive feedback, be descriptive rather than evaluative. True or False?

True

It's not OK to teach grammar in isolation when teaching younger young learners. True or False?

True

L1 is a student's native language. True or False?

True

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

True

Step 5 is where you will you ask your learners to state the significance of what they have learned? True or False?

True

The words childish, childlike, and youthful do not have the same connotative meanings. True or False?

True

When building rapport, it's important to emphasize the similarities between you and the other person. True or False?

True

Regarding the key learning principles relating to young learners, which of the following is incorrect: a. A 'one size fits all' approach will work. b. Variety brings life to the young learner classroom. c. Scaffolding is essential. d. Language development doesn't just occur on its own and to the same degree as peers.

a.

The learning style approach we recommend excludes a category for: a. Pragmatist learners b. kinesthetic learners c. auditory learners d. visual learners

a.

Which of the following elements in the mnemonic 'SMART' is invalid? a. Meaningful b. Specific c. Achievable d. Realistic

a.

Which of the following statements about speaking is incorrect? a. Outside the classroom, speaking is used twice as much as listening. b. You will be guiding your students to attain fluency more than accuracy. c. Accuracy is speaking, utilizing correct forms of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. d. Fluency is speaking at a normal speed without hesitation, repetition or self-correction, and with cohesion and coherence.

a.

With regard to the Step 4: Summary of Independent Practice Step, which one of the following statements is not true? a. There's no need to model the required behavior. b. This is where students refine the language form, skill or concept on their own, without your help. c. You can try different assessment approaches. d. Ensure the activity (or activities) demonstrate mastery of the objective (or progress towards it).

a.

In relation to pronunciation, which one of these statements is incorrect? a. Do not aim for perfection. b. Run the pronunciation session in isolation. c. Languages across the world have phonemic systems. d. A key aim is to develop intelligibility.

b.

In this course, which one of the following statements about objectives and achievement goals is true? a. An achievement goal describes what the learners will be able to do with the language by the end of the lesson. b. Your achievement goal is your final goal, your final achievement, your destination. c. Goals are the steps you take to achieve your objective. d. To verify that an achievement goal is effective, ensure that the outcome can be assessed at the end of the lesson.

b.

When grouping learners, which one of the following would be an unlikely consideration? a. The learners' proficiency level, particularly if the class is a mixed-level class. b. Putting the students you like in the same group. c. Students' learning styles d. Learner needs

b.

When presenting vocabulary for learning to young learners, which of the following would be a poor strategy? a. Focusing on form b. Using a few sources c. Using a range of techniques d. Recycling frequently

b.

Which of the following is a poor practical lesson planning tip? a. Don't wing it. b. Depend on your memory. c. Add variety. d. Don't worry - it usually turns out fine.

b.

Which of the following is an example of the passive voice? a. The cat ate the rat. b. The rat was eaten by the cat. c. The cat was eating the rat. d. The mouse watched passively as the cat ate the rat.

b.

Which of the following is unlikely to help you build a strong relationship with your co-teacher? a. Ask more than you tell. b. Wait until you are asked to help. c. Display honesty. d. Demonstrate your competence.

b.

Which one of the following pairs is deemed to be receptive skills? a. Speaking and writing b. Listening and reading c. Listening and speaking d. Writing and reading

b.

With regard to the Step 2: Summary of Introduction of New Material Step, which of the following statements is invalid? a. It's important that you model and demonstrate the new learning. b. Focus on all the key and subsidiary points in your lesson. c. You need to drive their involvement by getting them to participate. d. You need to ensure that the new learning is accessible to all your learners.

b.

With regard to the Step 3: Summary of Guided Practice Step, which one of the following statements is incorrect? a. Ensure they have sufficient time and opportunity to practice their new learning. b. Ensure you build this part around one or two learners demonstrating a point at length. c. Ensure you have considered classroom management aspects. d. Ensure the activities are scaffolded.

b.

Which of the following features of worksheets is invalid? a. They can be used by individuals, pairs or groups. b. They typically consist of a Letter/A4 sheet or two. c. Learners write their answers on a separate sheet. d. You typically check the answers/responses with the whole class.

c.

Which of the following is a poor guideline to follow when developing your own materials? a. Integrate all the language skills. b. Teach your learners how to learn. c. Ignore copyright issues. d. Stretch your learners' knowledge, understanding and application skills.

c.

Which of the following is not suggested as a cause of fossilization in young learners? a. The learner is pressured to communicate ideas above her linguistic competence. b. Transferring language rules from the L1 to the L2, thereby causing confusion c. The learner's brain plasticity grows at a critical period, and therefore certain linguistic features cannot be mastered. d. It can be the result of weak teaching and a poor learning environment.

c.

Which of the following is unlikely to be a barrier to listening for a language learner? a. Inability to adequately distinguish particular sounds b. Lack of familiarity with commonly used vocabulary c. Sentence construction in learner's L1 is much the same as in the L2 d. Cannot distinguish the key elements from the unimportant parts of the message

c.

Which of the following statements about motivation is untrue? a. You need to be motivated to motivate your students. b. Most learners can be motivated in some way or another. c. Intrinsic motivation derives from external incentives and reward and success. d. Motivation should be multi-directional.

c.

Which of the following types of writing is likely to be least important for students who are learning a second language? a. Imitative writing b. Self-writing c. Creative writing d. Authentic writing

c.

Which of these verb forms represents the infinitive? a. ate b. eats c. to eat d. is eating

c.

With regard to the Step 1: Summary of Opening Step, which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Ensure you engage your learners. b. They need to know where you are taking them on their learning journey. c. Ensure you don't take up time telling them how the learning will take place. d. Ensure you check their understanding in this early step.

c.

The four minor word classes are: a. determiners, prepositions, verbs and conjunctions b. pronouns, adjectives, determiners and prepositions c. interjections, conjunctions, prepositions and pronouns d. conjunctions, determiners, pronouns and prepositions

d.

When using the board, which one of the following actions would need to be improved? a. Stand in a way that learners can see what you are writing. b. Talk as you write. c. Don't write up too much information d. Use joined-up writing in the beginner/elementary classes.

d.

Which of the following verbs in is not an intransitive verb? a. I slept all day. b. I coughed all night. c. The glass fell. d. I kicked the ball.

d.

With regard to lexis, which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Lexis is not exactly the same as vocabulary. b. Lexis is not studied in separate vocabulary and grammar sessions. c. Lexis does not only focus on single words only. d. Lexis does not link vocabulary and areas of grammar together.

d.

When we are committed to the wellbeing of individuals and the community and the common good, we are fostering the value of:

fairness and justice

Communicative Language Teaching is a broad term for:

learner-centered, authentic, and meaningful language acquisition principles

The word order in the English Language is typically:

subject then verb then object