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Saturday, 13 April 2024

MCQs -Methods of teaching English-I

 MCQs -Methods of teaching English-I

SET-1

1-“Language teaching” implies three operations: language, teaching and ______

A. Learning     

B. Skill      

C. Process     

D. Nature

 

2-Language is a means of ______

A. Communication    

B. Human Life  

C. Methodology     

D. Skill

 

3_____ is the fundamental thing in language learning.

A. Speech    

B. Reading   

C. Listening     

D. Writing

 

4- Language is a system of phonetics, grammar and ____

A. Vocabulary    

B. Structures   

C. Patterns    

D. Methods

 

5-Since language is changing, we should teach _____

A. Descriptive grammar   

B. Prescriptive grammar 

C. Traditional grammar    

D. Linguistic grammar

 

6- The regional varieties of a language are called the ______ of that language.

A. Dialects   

B. Registers 

C. Vernaculars    

D. Colloquial

 

7_____  involves active cognitive processing of the spoken form of the language.

A. Listening   

B. Reading   

C. Speaking     

D. Writing

 

8 _____  Called English ”A window on the modern world and a key that would unlock the vast pressures—-of all scientific and humanistic fields”

A. J. Nehru      

B. V.R Gouark    

C. R.N Tagore        

D. Mahatma Gandhi

 

9- The education commission headed by —-stressed the need for studying English as a compulsory subject to acquire at least a “Working knowledge” of English.

A. D.G. S Kothari    

B. N.K Singh   

C. S.R. Bomai       

D. V.R Gonak

 

10-In the system of language teaching and learning the system of constructing words is called ___

A. Morphology      

B. Phonetics    

C. Semantics          

D. Syntax

 

11_____  helps in learning the language

A. Motivation     

B. Grammar           

C. Skill           

D. Teaching

 

12_____  Says ”language learning is essentially a habit forming process.

A. Palmer       

B. F.G French       

C. Bloomfield           

D. Edward Spin

 

13_____  alone enables the learner to acquire the habit of speaking the language.

A. Practice          

B. Nature          

C. Skill         

D. Method

 

14- A foreign language should be taught——

A. In situation      

B. In classroom           

C. At home           

D. on the open field

 

15-Practice and —— drill is essential in language teaching.

A. Pronunciation          

B. Reading    

C. Learning        

D. Writing

 

16-That language is a skill which depends on a continuous practice is quoted by—

A. Thorndike        

B. A.S Hornby            

C. F.A Close             

D. Edward Spin

 

17——formulates the rules and principles of the language.

A. Grammar          

B. Structure          

C. Method             

D. Syntax

 

18- —–Says, ”The only basis of correctness in a language is the usage of its native speakers”

A. C.C Fries           

B. F.G French           

C. R.A Close            

D. Edward Spin

 

19-Speaking skill is the ability to speak English…………

A. Intelligibly            

B. Confidently     

C. Courageously          

D. Attentively

 

20-In the writing skills the students master the mechanics of writing the use of elementary punctuation marks and —-

A. Capital letters         

B. Structures         

C. Methods          

D. None

 

21- Language is essentially a —-

A. Habit forming process        

B. Receiving subject       

C. Skill subject                          

D. learning process

 

22- Learning a foreign language requires—–

A. Practice                    

B. Skill          

C. Knowledge               

D. Fact

 

23- In the grammar-translation method ——of the pupils is neglected.

A. Speech                     

B. Skill          

C. Writing                     

D. Hearing

 

24-In the grammar-translation method, the teaching of language starts with the teaching of

A. Reading                    

B. Writing          

 C. Speaking              

D. Proficient

 

25- The grammar-translation method attempts to teach by English by—-

A. Rules            

B. Skill           

C. Function              

D. Use

 

26…….. developed against to the grammar translation method.

A. The direct method          

B. The Indirect method    

C. The Inductive method     

D. None

 

27- Since language is taught through demonstrations the direct method makes use of …

A. Audio-visual aids   

B. Maps          

C. Pointer            

D. Flesh Cards

 

28-According to——–the direct method makes the reading of English literature easy.

A. Champion       

B. A.C Wards     

C. F.G French            

D. None

 

29-Using a flesh card in the classrooms is a ——

A. Technique            

B. method            

C. procedure          

D. NOne

 

30- The Billingual method was first adopted by——

A. Dr C. J Dodson      

B. A.C Wards      

C. F.G French          

D. Otto Jesperson

 

31- In the direct method—–is avoided.

A. the mother tongue      

B. English            

C. Vernacular            

D. Colloquial

 

32. Which approach allows learners to acquire a language as babies do, beginning with silent listening?

A.the communicative approach   

B.the natural approach         

C.the direct method      

D.situational approach

 

33. Which approach doesn’t allow learners to use their native language in a language class?

A.communicative approach  

B.Natural approach   

C.Direct method  

D.Grammar translation method

 

34. Which approach is geared towards learners whose main goal is to use English to communicate in the real world?

A.the communicative approach 

B.the natural approach         

C.the direct method 

D.structural approach

 

35. Learners must memorize grammar rules and vocabulary and translate large amounts of text into English if their teacher is using a method called

A.the inductive approach   

B. Grammar Translation    

C.the process approach   

D. direct method

 

36. When learners of different levels form small groups that must complete tasks together, a method called _______ is being used.

A. product approach  

B.communicative learning

C.cooperative learning 

D.individual learning

 

37. Which is a method of teaching grammar in which learners must discover the rules in context themselves while reading and/or listening?

A.Grammar Translation 

B.the deductive approach  

C.the inductive approach 

D. project method

 

38. Which is a method of teaching grammar in which the rules are given to the learner first, followed by examples and exercises?

A direct method          

B. deductive approach

C. inductive approach             

D.SOS approach

 

39. A method for teaching writing in which learners are given a model and then asked to create something similar is called the _______ approach.

A.product        

B.process       

C.communicative        

D.direct

 

40. A method for teaching writing that walks learners through the stages of pre-writing, writing and revision is called the _______ approach.

A.product        

B.process       

C.communicative        

D.direct

 

Answers:

1.A

2.A

3.A

4.A

5.A

6.A

7.A

8.A

9.A

10.A

11.A

12.A

13.A

14.A

15.A

16.A

17.A

18.A

19.A

20.A

21.A

22.A

23.A

24.A

25.A

26.A

27.A

28.A

29.A

30.A

31.A

32.B

33.C

34.A

35.B

36.C

37.C

38.B

39.A

40.B


SET-2

1. Any of a wide variety of exercises, activities, or devices used in the language classroom for realizing lesson objectives.      

A. Method

B. Technique

C. Syllabus

D. Approach

Answer: B. Technique

 

2. Theoretical positions and beliefs about the nature of language, the nature of language learning, and the applicability of both to pedagogical settings.

A. Syllabus

B. Approach

C. Technique

D. All the above

Answer: B. Approach

 

3. A generalized set of classroom specifications for accomplishing linguistic objectives.  Primarily concerned with the teacher and student roles and behaviors and secondarily with such features as linguistic and subject-matter objectives, sequencing, and materials.  They are almost always thought of as being broadly applicable to a variety of audiences in a variety of contexts. 

A. Method

B. Approach

C. Technique

D. None of the above

Answer: A. Method

 

4. There are some techniques as map drawing, dictation, fill-in-the-blank exercise, or paragraph writing in this method.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Audio-lingual Method

C. Total Physical Response

D. Direct Method

Answer: D. Direct Method

 

5. A fundamental purpose of learning a foreign language is to be able to read literature written in it.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Audio-lingual Method

C. Direct Method

D. Silent Way

Answer: A. Grammar Translation

 

6. Students work in groups to make five questions about vocabulary from the previous unit. Then, they exchange questions with another group and try to answer the questions.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Total Physical Response

C. Task-based Instruction

D. Communicative Language Teaching

Answer: D. Communicative Language Teaching

 

7.This method places emphasis on the social and situational contexts of communication.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Audio-lingual

C. TPR

D. CLT

Answer: D. CLT

 

8. There is a heavy dependence on imitating language models and memorization of dialogues.

A. Grammar-Translation

B. Audio-lingual

C. CLT

D. CLL

Answer: B. Audio-lingual

 

9.The main activities are memorization of dialogues, question and answer practice, substitution drills, and various forms of guided speaking and writing practice.

A. Grammar Translation

B. CLT

C. Direct Method

D. Audio-lingual

Answer: D. Audio-lingual

 

10.Learners are engaged in meaningful and authentic language use.

A. Audio-lingual

B. CLT

C. Grammar Translation

D. Direct Method

Answer: B. CLT

 

11.This method places emphasis on the social nature of learning. Learning is not an individual private activity but a social one that depends upon interaction with others.

A. SLT

B. Grammar Translation

C. Audio-lingual

D. CLT

Answer: D. CLT

 

12.Little or no attention is given to pronunciation in this method.

A. Audio-lingual

B. Grammar Translation

C. CLT

D. SLT

Answer: B. Grammar Translation

 

13. Students are not organisms. This method sees them as a whole person.

A. CLT

B. SLT

C. Silent Way

D. CLL

Answer: D. CLL

 

14.Vocabulary, collocations, and idioms are important in this method.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Oral Approach

C. Lexical Approach

D. Direct Method

Answer: C. Lexical Approach

 

15.Lots of drills are used in this method.

A. Direct Method

B. Audio-lingual Method

C. CLT

D. TPR

Answer: B. Audio-lingual Method

 

16.Language learning is a process of habit formation. The more often something is repeated, the stronger the habit and the greater the learning.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Silent Way

C. TPR

D. Audio-lingual

Answer: D. Audio-lingual

 

17. The teacher tests Students on the Spanish meaning for a set of words in their mother tongue.

A. Direct Method

B. Oral Approach

C. Audio Lingual

D. Grammar Translation

Answer: D. Grammar Translation

 

18. Students sing a song, “Head and shoulders, knees and toes.“ They touch the correct part of their body as they sing the song.

A. Communicative Language Teaching

B. Total Physical Response

C. Reading Approach

D. Grammar Translation

Answer: B. Total Physical Response

 

19.The teacher tells a story about animals. Children make animal noises every time they hear the name of the animal.

A. Total Physical Response

B. Communicative Language Teaching

C. Grammar Translation

D. Reading Approach

Answer: A. Total Physical Response

 

20. Students ask their classmates when their birthdays are and write the answers down. They try to find a different child for each month of the year.

A. Grammar Translation

B. Total Physical Response

C. Communicative Language Teaching

D. Direct Method

Answer: C. Communicative Language Teaching

 

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