MCQs - Methods of Teaching English-II
Approach Method and Technique
1. Who introduced the three levels of
conceptualization: Approach, Method, and Technique?
A. Noam Chomsky
B. Edward
Anthony
C. W.F.
Mackey
D. Bertrand
Russell
Answer: B. Edward
Anthony
2. According to Edward Anthony, what
is the nature of an “approach”?
A. Procedural and practical
B. Philosophical
and axiomatic
C. Rigid and
instructional
D. Narrow and
result-oriented
Answer: B. Philosophical
and axiomatic
3. Which of the following is true
about an Approach?
A. It is procedural in nature.
B. It is
axiomatic and deals with self-evident truths.
C. It focuses
only on classroom techniques.
D. It is the
same as a method.
Answer: B. It
is axiomatic and deals with self-evident truths.
4. A Method is best described as:
A. A trick used in the classroom
B. A set of
assumptions about language learning
C. An overall
plan based on an approach
D. A
psychological theory of learning
Answer: C. An
overall plan based on an approach
5. According to W.F. Mackey, method
determines:
A. Only what is taught (selection)
B. Only how
much is taught (graduation)
C. Selection,
graduation, presentation, and repetition
D. Only
classroom activities
Answer: C. Selection,
graduation, presentation, and repetition
6. Which of the following is a
characteristic of a Technique?
A. It is philosophical in nature.
B. It is a
trick or plan used to achieve an immediate objective.
C. It is the
same as an approach.
D. It is a
rigid teaching plan.
Answer: B. It
is a trick or plan used to achieve an immediate objective.
7. Which of the following is an
example of a Technique?
A. Communicative Language Teaching
B. Grammar-Translation
Method
C. Role-play
and dramatization
D. Behaviorist
Approach
Answer: C. Role-play
and dramatization
8. What is the relationship between
Approach, Method, and Technique?
A. They are independent of each other.
B. Approach
influences Method, and Method influences Technique.
C. Technique
determines Approach.
D. Method and
Technique are the same.
Answer: B. Approach
influences Method, and Method influences Technique.
9. According to Yardy, how does Method
differ from Approach?
A. Method is flexible, while Approach is rigid.
B. Method is
rigid, while Approach is flexible.
C. Both are
the same.
D. Method is
theoretical, while Approach is practical.
Answer: B. Method
is rigid, while Approach is flexible.
10. Which of the following best
describes the importance of methods in teaching?
A. They only focus on classroom activities.
B. They help
in deciding "what to teach" and "how to teach."
C. They are
unrelated to techniques.
D. They are
only theoretical concepts.
Answer: B. They
help in deciding "what to teach" and "how to teach."
11. Which of the following best
defines a “technique” in the teaching framework?
A. A set of principles about language learning
B. A trick or
plan used to meet an immediate classroom objective
C. An overall
philosophical outlook
D. A
blueprint for language syllabus
Answer: B. A
trick or plan used to meet an immediate classroom objective
12. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of an “approach”?
A. It is based on linguistic and psychological
assumptions
B. It is a
classroom activity
C. It is
theoretical in nature
D. It forms
the basis of methods
Answer: B. It
is a classroom activity
Grammar Translation
Method
13. What is another name for the
Grammar-Translation Method?
A. Direct Method
B. Communicative
Approach
C. Classical
Method
D. Audio-Lingual
Method
Answer: C. Classical
Method
14. The Grammar-Translation Method was
originally used to teach:
A. French and Spanish
B. Greek and
Latin
C. English
and German
D. Chinese
and Japanese
Answer: B. Greek
and Latin
15. Which of the following is a key
feature of the Grammar-Translation Method?
A. Emphasis on speaking and listening
B. Word-to-word
translation from L1 to L2
C. Teaching
through immersion in the target language
D. Focus on
communicative competence
Answer: B. Word-to-word
translation from L1 to L2
16. According to the
Grammar-Translation Method, which language skills are prioritized?
A. Listening and speaking
B. Reading
and writing
C. Speaking
and pronunciation
D. Listening
and translation
Answer: B. Reading
and writing
17. How is grammar taught in the
Grammar-Translation Method?
A. Inductively, through examples
B. Deductively,
with explicit rules
C. Through
conversational practice
D. Using
audio-visual aids
Answer: B. Deductively,
with explicit rules
18. What is the main criticism of the
Grammar-Translation Method?
A. It focuses too much on speaking skills
B. It ignores
listening and speaking, focusing only on translation
C. It does
not use the native language at all
D. It is too
student-centered
Answer: B. It
ignores listening and speaking, focusing only on translation
19. Which of the following is a common
classroom activity in the Grammar-Translation Method?
A. Role-playing conversations
B. Memorizing
vocabulary lists
C. Watching
movies in the target language
D. Listening
to native speakers
Answer: B. Memorizing
vocabulary lists
20. What is the role of the teacher in the
Grammar-Translation Method?
A. Facilitator of group discussions
B. Authority
figure who transmits knowledge
C. A passive
observer
D. A native
speaker model
Answer: B. Authority
figure who transmits knowledge
21. Which of the following is a
demerit of the Grammar-Translation Method?
A. It helps in quick comprehension testing
B. It
encourages thinking in the target language
C. It often
leads to meaningless word-to-word translations
D. It
develops fluency in speaking
Answer: C. It
often leads to meaningless word-to-word translations
22. According to Richards and Rodgers
(2001), the Grammar-Translation Method is criticized because:
A. It has no theoretical foundation in linguistics
or psychology
B. It focuses
too much on speaking skills
C. It is too
student-centered
D. It
discourages memorization
Answer: A. It has no theoretical foundation in
linguistics or psychology
23.In the Grammar-Translation Method, vocabulary
is taught
A. Through contextual dialogues and role-plays
B. By associating words with images and actions
C.
Through bilingual word lists and rote memorization
D. By encouraging students to guess meanings from
context
Answer: C
24. What is the primary focus of the Grammar-Translation
Method?
A. Developing oral communication skills
B.
Teaching grammar rules and vocabulary through translation
C. Encouraging immersive language use
D. Promoting cultural understanding through
role-plays
Answer: B
25. One of the following is NOT a
typical feature of the Grammar-Translation Method
A. Focus on reading and writing skills
B. Emphasis on accuracy over fluency
C.
Use of authentic, real-world communication tasks
D. Translation of literary texts
Answer: C
26.The very common criticism about Grammar-Translation
Method is
A. It overemphasizes speaking and listening skills.
B.
It neglects the development of communicative competence.
C. It relies too heavily on modern technology.
D. It avoids teaching grammar rules.
Answer: B
27.Grammar-Translation Method first
became prominent in language teaching was in
A. 17th century
B. 18th century
C.
19th century
D. 20th century
Answer: C
Direct Method
28.What is another name for the Direct Method?
A. Grammar-Translation Method
B. Natural
Method
C. Bilingual
Method
D. Structural
Method
Answer: B. Natural
Method
29. The Direct Method was developed as
a reaction against which method?
A. Communicative Approach
B. Grammar-Translation
Method
C. Audio-Lingual
Method
D. Bilingual
Method
Answer: B. Grammar-Translation
Method
30. In the Direct Method, the unit of
teaching is:
A. Word
B. Sentence
C. Phoneme
D. Paragraph
Answer: B. Sentence
31. How is grammar taught in the
Direct Method?
A. Through explicit rule memorization
B. Inductively,
through examples and usage
C. By
translating sentences from L1 to L2
D. Using
grammatical terminology extensively
Answer: B. Inductively,
through examples and usage
32. Which language skills are
emphasized in the Direct Method?
A. Reading and writing
B. Listening
and speaking
C. Translation
and grammar
D. Memorization
and dictation
Answer: B. Listening
and speaking
33. In the Direct Method, new words are
typically introduced by
A. bilingual
word lists
B. memorizing dictionary definitions
C. written exercises and translation
D. using visual aids, gestures, or real objects
Answer: D
34. What is a major criticism of the
Direct Method?
A. It relies too much on translation
B. It is
difficult to teach abstract words without using L1
C. It
overemphasizes written grammar rules
D. It
discourages speaking practice
Answer: B. It
is difficult to teach abstract words without using L1
35. Which of the following techniques
is commonly used in the Direct Method?
A. Word-to-word translation
B. Memorizing
grammar rules
C. Reading
aloud and conversation practice
D. Writing
essays in L1
Answer: C. Reading
aloud and conversation practice
36. What is the role of the teacher in
the Direct Method?
A. A translator between L1 and L2
B. A
facilitator who avoids speaking in class
C. A model
for correct pronunciation and usage
D. A passive
observer of student interactions
Answer: C. A
model for correct pronunciation and usage
37. Which of the following is NOT a
feature of the Direct Method?
A. Use of real objects and visual aids
B. Immediate
correction of errors
C. Teaching
grammar deductively
D. Avoiding
translation
Answer: C. Teaching
grammar deductively
38. The Direct Method is most
effective in:
A. Large, crowded classrooms
B. Small
classes with trained teachers
C. Teaching
advanced literary texts
D. Preparing
students for translation exams
Answer: B. Small
classes with trained teachers
39. What is the main goal of the
Direct Method?
A. To develop translation skills
B. To enable
communication in the target language
C. To
memorize vocabulary lists
D. To analyze
grammatical structures
Answer: B. To
enable communication in the target language
40. Which of the following best
describes error correction in the Direct Method?
A. Immediate and explicit
B. Indirect
and delayed
C. Ignored
completely
D. Done
through peer feedback
Answer: B. Indirect
and delayed
41. The Direct Method is considered
"natural" because:
A. It mimics first language acquisition
B. It uses
complex grammar rules
C. It relies
on translation
D. It focuses
on written exams
Answer: A. It mimics first language acquisition
42. The role of the native language in
the Direct Method is
A. It is used extensively for explanations and
translations
B. It is used occasionally to clarify complex
concepts
C.
It is avoided as much as possible to promote immersion
D. It is the primary medium of instruction
Answer: C
43. The type of activities would you
expect in Direct Method classroom
A. Silent reading and grammar worksheets
B.
Role-plays, conversations, and pronunciation practice
C. Translation of texts and vocabulary quizzes
D. Writing essays in the native language
Answer: B
44.The following is a limitation of
the Direct Method
A. It is too focused on grammar rules
B. It requires highly skilled teachers fluent in the
target language
C. It prioritizes translation over communication
D. It is only suitable for advanced learners
Answer: B
Audio Lingual Method
45.What is another name for the
Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Grammar-Translation Method
B. Army
Method
C. Communicative
Approach
D. Silent Way
Answer: B. Army
Method
46. The Audio-Lingual Method is based
on which psychological theory?
A. Cognitive Theory
B. Behaviorism
(Skinner)
C. Constructivism
D. Humanism
Answer: B. Behaviorism
(Skinner)
47. Which of the following is a key
feature of the Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Focus on translation exercises
B. Memorization
of grammar rules
C. Pattern
drills and repetition
D. Free
conversation practice
Answer: C. Pattern
drills and repetition
48. What is the primary focus of the
Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Reading and writing
B. Listening
and speaking
C. Translation
skills
D. Literary
analysis
Answer: B. Listening
and speaking
49. How is grammar taught in the
Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Explicitly through rules
B. Inductively
through drills
C. Through
translation
D. Using the
mother tongue
Answer: B. Inductively
through drills
50. Which linguist was a key proponent
of the Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Noam Chomsky
B. Leonard
Bloomfield
C. Stephen
Krashen
D. Ferdinand
de Saussure
Answer: B. Leonard
Bloomfield
51. What was the main purpose of the
Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)?
A. To teach classical languages
B. To train
soldiers in foreign languages during WWII
C. To develop
literary skills
D. To promote
bilingual education
Answer: B. To
train soldiers in foreign languages during WWII
52. Which of the following techniques
is commonly used in the Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Reading literature aloud
B. Substitution/
repetition drills
C. Writing
essays
D. Translating
texts
Answer: B. Substitution
drills
53. What is a major criticism of the
Audio-Lingual Method?
A. It overemphasizes communicative competence
B. It
neglects listening and speaking skills
C. It is too
mechanical and ignores meaning
D. It relies
heavily on translation
Answer: C. It
is too mechanical and ignores meaning
54. Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of the Audio-Lingual Method?
A. Use of language labs
B. Emphasis
on habit formation
C. Focus on
communicative fluency
D. Repetition
drills
Answer: C. Focus
on communicative fluency
Structural Approach
55.The Structural Approach is
primarily based on:
A. Cognitive psychology
B. Behavioral
psychology and structural linguistics
C. Humanistic
psychology
D. Transformational
grammar
Answer: B. Behavioral
psychology and structural linguistics
56.Who were the main proponents of the
Structural Approach?
A. Noam Chomsky and Stephen Krashen
B. C.C. Fries
and Robert Lado
C. B.F.
Skinner and John Dewey
D. Ferdinand
de Saussure and Leonard Bloomfield
Answer: B. C.C.
Fries and Robert Lado
57.The Structural Approach emphasizes:
A. Translation between languages
B. Mastery of
sentence patterns and structures
C. Literary analysis of texts
D. Free conversation practice
Answer: B. Mastery
of sentence patterns and structures
58.The Structural Approach was
particularly implemented in:
A. The Madras English Language Teaching campaign
B. The Army
Specialized Training Program
C. The Direct
Method schools
D. The
Grammar-Translation classrooms
Answer: A. The Madras English Language Teaching
campaign
59.In selecting structures, which
factor is NOT considered important?
A. Frequency of use
B. Productivity
C. Literary
value
D. Teachability
Answer: C. Literary
value
60.The Structural Approach views
language learning as primarily:
A. A creative process
B. Habit
formation
C. Cognitive
development
D. Cultural
assimilation
Answer: B. Habit
formation
61.Which teaching technique is
commonly used in this approach?
A. Translation exercises
B. Pattern
practice drills
C. Free
composition
D. Literary
analysis
Answer: B. Pattern
practice drills
62.The Structural Approach was
recommended for Indian schools by:
A. The Kothari Commission
B. The S.V.
Gokak Committee
C. The
National Curriculum Framework
D. The
Yashpal Committee
Answer: B. The
S.V. Gokak Committee
63.In the Structural Approach, grammar
is taught:
A. Through explicit rules
B. Through
translation
C. Inductively
through structures
D. Not taught
at all
Answer: C. Inductively
through structures
64.The Structural Approach gives least
importance to:
A. Sentence patterns
B. Pronunciation
C. Word
meanings
D. Repetition
drills
Answer: C. Word
meanings
65.Which linguistic theory influenced
the Structural Approach?
A. Transformational-Generative Grammar
B. Universal
Grammar
C. Structural
Linguistics
D. Cognitive
Linguistics
Answer: C. Structural
Linguistics
66.The Structural Approach was
developed as an improvement upon:
A. Grammar-Translation Method
B. Direct
Method
C. Audio-Lingual
Method
D. Communicative
Approach
Answer: B. Direct
Method
67.Who is
considered as a key figure in the development of structural linguistics?
A. Noam Chomsky
B. Ferdinand de Saussure
C. William Labov
D. Roman Jakobson
Answer: B
68.What is the
phoneme in the structural approach?
A. A unit of meaning in a language
B. The smallest unit of sound that distinguishes meaning
C. A written symbol representing a word
D. A syntactic rule governing sentence
structure
Answer: B
Communicative
Language Teaching (CLT)
69. Who coined
the term "Communicative Competence"?
A. Noam Chomsky
B.
N.S. Prabhu
C. Dell Hymes
D. Keith Johnson
Answer: C. Dell Hymes
70. Which
linguist’s theory of competence and performance laid the groundwork for CLT?
A. Dell Hymes
B.
N.S. Prabhu
C. Noam Chomsky
D. W.F. Mackey
Answer: C. Noam Chomsky
71. Which project
was led by N.S. Prabhu in the late 1970s to early 1980s?
A. COST Project
B.
British Council Project
C. Bangalore Project
D. West Bengal Textbook Project
Answer: C. Bangalore Project
72. Which of the
following is NOT one of Dell Hymes’ components of communicative competence?
A. Grammatical
B.
Strategic
C. Cultural
D. Sociolinguistic
Answer: C. Cultural
73. What is a
major feature of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?
A. Focus solely on grammar rules
B.
Teacher-centered instruction
C. Memorization of dialogues
D. Learner-centered and task-based activities
Answer: D. Learner-centered and task-based activities
74. Which of the
following is considered a CLT classroom technique?
A. Translation drills
B.
Lecture-based grammar rules
C. Role-plays and interviews
D. Structural pattern practice
Answer: C. Role-plays and interviews
75. According to
CLT, what is the role of the teacher?
A. Sole authority and instructor
B.
Source of grammar rules
C. Facilitator of learning
D. Model for pronunciation only
Answer: C. Facilitator of learning
76.The primary
focus of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is
A. Memorizing grammar rules and
vocabulary
B. Developing communicative competence
in real-life contexts
C. Focusing solely on reading and
writing skills
D. Emphasizing translation of texts
Answer: B
77. Which of the
following is a key principle of CLT?
A. Teacher-centered instruction with
minimal student interaction
B. Emphasis on accuracy over fluency
C. Use of authentic materials and
real-life tasks
D. Exclusive focus on written language
skills
Answer: C
78. How does CLT
view the role of errors in language learning?
A. Errors must be avoided at all costs
B. Errors are a natural part of the
learning process and can be useful
C. Errors should be corrected
immediately and publicly
D. Errors indicate a lack of student
effort
Answer: B
79. The following
is NOT a characteristic of CLT
A. Emphasis on pair and group work
B. Use of authentic language input
C. Focus on rote memorization of
dialogues
D. Promotion of learner autonomy
Answer: C
80. In CLT, what
is the role of the learner's native language (L1) in the classroom?
A. It is completely banned to ensure
immersion in the target language.
B. It is used freely for all instruction
and communication.
C. It is used occasionally to aid
comprehension but emphasis remains on the target language.
D. It is the main language for
explaining grammar and vocabulary.
Answer: C
Bilingual
Method – MCQs
81. Who
introduced the Bilingual Method?
A. Dr. Michael West
B. Harold Palmer
C. Dr. C. J. Dodson
D. S.L.N. Shastri
Answer: C. Dr. C. J. Dodson
82. What is the
primary goal of the Bilingual Method?
A. To replace the mother tongue
B. To avoid all use of L1
C. To achieve fluency and accuracy in
both spoken and written language
D. To translate literary texts
Answer: C. To achieve fluency and
accuracy in both spoken and written language
83. In the
Bilingual Method, the mother tongue is used by:
A. Only the students
B. Only the teacher
C. Both students and teacher equally
D. Not used at all
Answer: B. Only the teacher
84. Which of the
following is NOT a feature of the Bilingual Method?
A. Use of mother tongue for explanation
B. Students translating sentences
C. Pattern drills and practice
D. Emphasis on transfer of learning
Answer: B. Students translating
sentences
85. Which method
is the Bilingual Method considered a compromise between?
A. Structural and Communicative
B. Direct and Audio-Lingual
C. Grammar-Translation and Direct
D. Natural and Silent Way
Answer: C. Grammar-Translation and
Direct
86. Which
principle is NOT associated with the Bilingual Method?
A. Selection
B. Gradation
C. Translation
D. Repetition
Answer: C. Translation
87. A major
disadvantage of the Bilingual Method is:
A. It requires expensive teaching aids
B. It may degenerate into the
Grammar-Translation Method if overused
C. It ignores reading and writing skills
D. It is only suitable for small classes
Answer: B. It may degenerate into the
Grammar-Translation Method if overused
Dr.
West’s New Method (Reading MethoD. – MCQs
88. The key skill
emphasized in Dr. West’s New Method is:
A. Listening
B. Speaking
C. Writing
D. Reading
Answer: D. Reading
89. What does Dr.
West mean by "surrender value"?
A. Language proficiency gained by
military personnel
B. Value gained from an incomplete
course of study
C. Vocabulary given up for simplicity
D. Return value from audio aids
Answer: B. Value gained from an
incomplete course of study
90. According to
Dr. West, what should be the ideal vocabulary size for daily conversation?
A. 500
B. 1000
C. 2000
D. 10,000
Answer: C. 2000
91. The reading
method assumes that reading is:
A. The hardest skill to teach
B. Not helpful in learning speech
C. The shortest road to learning to
speak and write
D. Not needed at early stages
Answer: C. The shortest road to learning
to speak and write
92. Which of the
following is a book by Dr. West suggesting use of his method?
A. The Silent Way
B. Teaching English under Difficult
Circumstances
C. Language and Mind
D. Bilingualism and Education
Answer: B. Teaching English under
Difficult Circumstances
93. In Dr. West’s
method, how frequently should new vocabulary be introduced?
A. 1 word per 5 words
B. 1 word per 20 words
C. 1 word per 50 words
D. 1 word per 100 words
Answer: C. 1 word per 50 words
94. The General
Service List (GSL) of English words, used in Dr. West’s method, consists of:
A. Words selected randomly
B. Only regional words
C. Only slang and idioms
D. High-frequency, general-use
vocabulary
Answer: D. High-frequency, general-use
vocabulary
95. What is a
major criticism of Dr. West's Reading Method?
A. It overemphasizes speaking
B. It requires expensive materials
C. It neglects listening and speaking
D. It does not teach reading
Answer: C. It neglects listening and
speaking
96. Which type of
words should be given priority in gradation?
A. Slang words
B. Structural words
C. Rare literary words
D. Technical jargon
Answer: B. Structural words
The
Series Method (Francois Gouin)
97.Who developed
the Series Method of language learning?
A. Charles Curran
B. Francois Gouin
C. Harold Palmer
D. James Asher
Answer: B. Francois Gouin
98.In the Series
Method, language is learned through:
A. Isolated vocabulary lists
B. Grammar-translation exercises
C. A series of connected sentences
forming a narrative
D. Memorization of dialogues
Answer: C. A series of connected
sentences forming a narrative
99.What was
Gouin’s major realization about learning a new language?
A. Translation is key to learning
B. Grammar rules must be learned first
C. Learning sentences in context is more
effective than isolated words
D. Repetition of vocabulary ensures
fluency
Answer: C. Learning sentences in context
is more effective than isolated words
100. François Gouin is a
A. French linguist
B. Swiss linguist
C. American linguist
D. German linguist
Answer: A
The
Silent Way (Caleb Gattegno)
101. The Silent
Way was introduced by:
A. Charles Curran
B. Dr. Georgia Lozanov
C. Caleb Gattegno
D. Paul Pimsleur
Answer: C. Caleb Gattegno
102. Which of the
following is a key tool in the Silent Way?
A. Grammar charts
B. Translation texts
C. Cuisenaire rods
D. Role play cards
Answer: C. Cuisenaire rods
103. Which tool
is NOT used in the Silent Way?
A. Cuisenaire rods
B. Sound-color charts
C. Grammar textbooks
D. Fidel charts
Answer: C. Grammar textbooks
104.What is the
role of the teacher in the Silent Way?
A. To give lectures
B. To translate student sentences
C. To remain silent and let students
discover the language
D. To drill vocabulary
Answer: C. To remain silent and let
students discover the language
Community
Language Learning (CLL)
105.Community
Language Learning (CLL) was developed by:
A. Michael Thomas
B. Charles Curran
C. Harold Palmer
D. Francois Gouin
Answer: B. Charles Curran
106.CLL is based on which type of relationship?
A. Doctor-patient
B. Parent-child
C. Counsellor-client
D. Employer-employee
Answer: C. Counsellor-client
107.What role
does the teacher play in CLL?
A. Silent observer
B. Dictator of rules
C. supportive counselor
D. Grammar instructor
Answer: C. supportive counselor
108.What is a key
feature of a CLL classroom?
A. Strict grammar drills
B. Students sitting in a circle and
conversing naturally
C. Silent reading sessions
D. Teacher-led lectures
Answer: B
Suggestopedia
(Dr. Lozanov)
109.Who developed
Suggestopedia?
A. Harold Palmer
B. Georgia Lozanov
C. Paul Pimsleur
D. Michael Thomas
Answer: B
110.What
principle is Suggestopedia based on?
A. Fear and pressure enhance learning
B. Only written language matters
C. Translation is essential
D. Learning is a matter of attitude, not
aptitude
Answer: D
111.Suggestopedia
emphasizes:
A. Intense memorization
B. Strict grammar instruction
C. Relaxed learning with music and
role-play
D. Repetition and drills
Answer: C. Relaxed learning with music
and role-play
112.According to
Dr. Lozanov, learning is primarily a matter of:
A. Aptitude
B. Rote practice
C. Attitude
D. Memorization
Answer: C. Attitude
Total
Physical Response (TPR)
113.Who is the
developer of Total Physical Response?
A. Francois Gouin
B. James Asher
C. Paul Pimsleur
D. A.S. Hornby
Answer: B. James Asher
114.TPR is based
on:
A. Grammar drills
B. Translation exercises
C. Physical movement and commands
D. Role-play using scripts
Answer: C. Language-body coordination
through commands
115.Which
psychological theory supports TPR?
A. Behaviorist theory
B. Cognitive theory (Piaget)
C. Humanist theory
D. Structuralism
Answer: B. Cognitive theory (Piaget)
Pimsleur
Method
117.The Pimsleur
Method is primarily delivered through:
A. Classroom instruction
B. Written modules
C. Audio recordings
D. Role plays
Answer: C. Audio recordings
118.Which of the
following best describes the language shift in the Pimsleur Method?
A. From L1 to L2 gradually
B. Entirely in L2 from the start
C. Simultaneous bilingual input
D. L2 only for listening, not speaking
Answer: A. From L1 to L2 gradually
Michel
Thomas Method
119.In the Michel
Thomas Method, what is expected of students?
A. To listen and repeat
B. To translate text into L1
C. To construct grammatically correct
long sentences in L2
D. To read and write intensively
Answer: C. To construct grammatically
correct long sentences in L2
120.In this
method, the instruction is conducted:
A. Only in the target language
B. Only in English
C. Entirely in the student’s L1
D. In both L1 and L2 equally
Answer: C. Entirely in the student’s L1
Oral
Approach / Situational Language Teaching
121.The Oral
Approach was developed by:
A. Stephen Krashen
B. Harold Palmer and A.S. Hornby
C. Charles Curran
D. Michael Thomas
Answer: B. Harold Palmer and A.S. Hornby
122.According to
the Oral Approach, language learning should begin with:
A. Grammar and writing
B. Listening and speaking
C. Reading comprehension
D. Vocabulary memorization
Answer: B. Listening and speaking
123.The Oral
Approach is based on:
A. Structural view of language
B. Communicative competence
C. Literary analysis
D. Humanist theory
Answer: A. Structural view of language
124.The Oral
Approach is based on which theory?
A. Cognitive theory
B. Behaviorist theory (habit formation)
C. Humanistic theory
D. Constructivist theory
Answer: B
Natural
Approach (Stephen Krashen and Tracy D. Terrell)
125.Who developed
the Natural Approach?
A. James Asher
B. Stephen Krashen and Tracy D. Terrell
C. Charles Curran
D. Harold Palmer
Answer: B. Stephen Krashen and Tracy D.
Terrell
126.The Natural
Approach emphasizes:
A. Conscious grammar instruction
B. Translation of target language
C. Communication of meanings over
accuracy
D. Memorization of vocabulary lists
Answer: C. Communication of meanings and
messages
127.In the
Natural Approach, what is honored in the early stages of learning?
A. Grammar accuracy
B. The silent period
C. Immediate speaking in L2
D. Rote memorization
Answer: B. The silent period
128.What is the
"silent period" in the Natural Approach?
A. A time when the teacher does not
speak
B. A phase where students listen before
speaking
C. A period where only writing is
practiced
D. A stage where grammar rules are
taught
Answer: B
129.What is the
teacher’s role in the Natural Approach?
A. Drill master
B. Sole lecturer
C. Actor and prop person
D. Translator
Answer: C. Actor and prop person
Situational
Approach
130.The
Situational Approach emerged as a reaction against:
A. Communicative approach
B. Natural approach
C. Structural approach
D. Grammar-translation method
Answer: C. Structural approach
131.Which of the
following best characterizes the Situational Approach?
A. Focus on grammar rules
B. Real-life role plays based on
specific contexts
C. Emphasis on silent periods
D. Use of only imaginary situations
Answer: B. Real-life role plays based on
specific contexts
132.The
Situational Approach is especially helpful for:
A. Adult learners
B. Advanced learners
C. Younger learners
D. Bilingual students
Answer: C. Younger learners
133.What are the
three types of situations used in this approach?
A. Natural, social, formal
B. Past, present, future
C. Classroom, outside classroom,
imaginary
D. Individual, group, institutional
Answer: C. Classroom, outside classroom,
imaginary
134.The
Situational Approach progresses from:
A. Complex to simple situations
B. Classroom to imaginary situations
C. Writing to speaking
D. Listening to translation
Cognitive
Code Approach
135.The Cognitive
Code Approach is influenced by:
A. Structuralism and behaviorism
B. Gestalt psychology and
transformational grammar
C. Total Physical Response
D. Functionalism
Answer: B. Gestalt psychology and
transformational grammar
136.The Cognitive
Code Approach follows which sequence?
A. Sentences → phrases → words →
phonemes
B. Phonemes → words → phrases →
sentences
C. Grammar rules → vocabulary → speaking
D. Writing → listening → speaking
Answer: C
Notional-Functional
Approach
137.The
Notional-Functional Approach was developed in:
A. Academic institutions
B. Grammar schools
C. Non-academic contexts
D. Language laboratories
Answer: C. Non-academic contexts
138.The primary
units in the Notional-Functional syllabus are:
A. Grammar rules
B. Literary texts
C. Notions and functions
D. Vocabulary sets
Answer: C. Notions and functions
139.Notional-Functional
approach focuses on:
A. Memorizing grammar rules
B. Learning through functions (e.g.,
requesting, apologizing)
C. Silent repetition drills
D. Literary analysis
Answer: B
Lexical
Approach
140.The Lexical
Approach emphasizes:
A. Grammar as the building block of
language
B. Syntax over semantics
C. Lexis (words and word combinations)
D. Only speaking skills
Answer: C. Lexis (words and word
combinations)
141.Which is NOT
a feature of the Lexical Approach?
A. Learning fixed expressions (e.g.,
"How are you?")
B. Memorizing Grammar rules
C. Focusing on collocations (e.g.,
"make a decision")
D. Using authentic language materials
Answer: B
Comprehension
Approach
142.The
Comprehension Approach is rooted in a book edited by:
A. Stephen Krashen
B. H. Wintz
C. Tracy Terrell
D. Caleb Gattegno
Answer: B. H. Wintz
143.Which skill
is prioritized in the Comprehension Approach?
A. Writing
B. Speaking
C. Listening
D. Reading
Answer: C. Listening
144.The
Comprehension Approach is based on the idea that:
A. Speaking should come before listening
B. Listening comprehension precedes
speaking
C. Writing is the most important skill
D. Grammar should be taught explicitly
Answer: B
Constructivist
Approach (Jean Piaget)
145.The
Constructivist Approach emphasizes:
A. Teacher-centered instruction
B. Passive reception of knowledge
C. Active engagement and meaning making
D. Memorization of data
Answer: C. Active engagement and meaning
making
146.According to
Piaget, the learner’s existing knowledge is:
A. Redundant
B. Irrelevant
C. Schema to build upon
D. Inferior to new knowledge
Answer: C. Schema to build upon
147.In a
constructivist classroom, the teacher acts as:
A. Director
B. Grammar expert
C. Facilitator
D. Demonstrator
Answer: C. Facilitator
148.According to
Piaget, learning occurs through:
A. Rote memorization
B. Meaning-making processes
C. Silent repetition
D. Translation drills
Answer: B
149.Which
principle does NOT align with Constructivism?
A. Learners are passive recipients
B. Learning is interactive
C. Knowledge is constructed by the
learner
D. The environment is open and flexible
Answer: A
Humanistic
Approach (Content-BaseD. MCQs
150.The
Humanistic Approach to language teaching is primarily influenced by the ideas
of:
A. B.F. Skinner and Jean Piaget
B. Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow
C. Noam Chomsky and David Ausubel
D. Lev Vygotsky and Jerome Bruner
Answer: B. Carl Rogers and Abraham
Maslow
151.A core
principle of the Humanistic Approach is to:
A. Prioritize memorization and drills
B. Minimize learner autonomy
C. Create anxiety to increase
performance
D. Promote personal growth and emotional
well-being
Answer: D. Promote personal growth and
emotional well-being
Social
Constructivism (Vygotsky) MCQs
152.According to
Vygotsky, learning is:
A. A mechanical process of memorization
B. An isolated, individual process
C. An individual act disconnected from
culture
D. A social process requiring
interaction
Answer: D
153.What is the
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
A. The learner’s inability to acquire
knowledge
B. The area where learning happens
without help
C. The gap between what a learner can do
independently and with help
D. The final stage of learning
development
Answer: C. The gap between what a
learner can do independently and with help
154.The term
scaffolding in Social Constructivism was introduced by:
A. Carl Rogers
B. Lev Vygotsky
C. Bruner, Ross & Wood
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: C. Bruner, Ross & Wood
155.According to
Vygotsky, private speech is:
A. Silent from the beginning
B. Children talking aloud to themselves
before internalizing speech
C. Only used in adult learning
D. Unrelated to cognitive development
Answer: B
156.Scaffolding
in learning means:
A. Permanent support from teachers
B. Temporary guidance to help learners
achieve independence
C. Strict adherence to grammar rules
D. Avoiding social interaction
Answer: B
Eclectic
Approach MCQs
157.The Eclectic
Approach:
A. Follows one rigid methodology
B. Rejects all traditional methods
C. Combines elements of various methods
based on learner needs
D. Is identical to Grammar-Translation
Method
Answer: C. Combines elements of various
methods based on learner needs
158.Who is
considered a major proponent of the Eclectic Approach?
A. Harold Palmer
B. Wilga M. Rivers
C. Stephen Krashen
D. David Nunan
Answer: B. Wilga M. Rivers
159.The origin of
the Eclectic Approach dates back to:
A. 20th-century linguists
B. Ancient China
C. Latin teachers teaching Greek
children in 1st century BC
D. Early Roman schools in Europe
Answer: C. Latin teachers teaching Greek
children in 1st century BC
Post-Method
Era MCQs
160.The term
“Post-Method Era” was coined by:
A. Noam Chomsky
B. Stephen Krashen
C. B.F. Skinner
D. B. Kumaravadivelu
Answer: D. B. Kumaravadivelu
161.The
Post-Method Era rejects:
A. The idea of a single fixed method
B. Learner-centered approaches
C. The use of technology in teaching
D. All forms of language instruction
Answer: A
162.Which of the
following is NOT a dimension of Post-Method pedagogy?
A. Practicality
B. Possibility
C. Popularity
D. Particularity
Answer: C. Popularity
163.The
Post-Method pedagogy emphasizes:
A. Task memorization
B. Rigid adherence to a method
C. Learner autonomy and
context-sensitive teaching
D. Frequent standardized testing
Answer: C. Learner autonomy and
context-sensitive teaching
Structural-Oral-Situational
(SOS) Approach MCQs
164.The SOS
approach was advocated by:
A. Chomsky and Krashen
B. Hornby and Palmer
C. Rivers and Kumaravadivelu
D. Vygotsky and Skinner
Answer: B. Hornby and Palmer
165.Which of the
following is a major focus of the SOS approach?
A. Creative language use
B. Written language mastery first
C. Oral drilling and pattern practice
D. Use of authentic literature
Answer: C. Oral drilling and pattern
practice
166.According to
Palmer, which of the following is not one of the three key learning processes?
A. Receiving knowledge
B. Fixing knowledge in memory
C. Practicing until internalized
D. Memorizing vocabulary lists randomly
Answer: D. Memorizing vocabulary lists
randomly
167.The S-O-S
Approach became prominent in India during the:
A. 1920s
B. 1940s
C. 1960s
D. 1980s
Answer: B
168.A major
limitation of the SOS approach is:
A. Lack of oral practice
B. Rapid vocabulary development
C. Overemphasis on creativity
D. Slow vocabulary building and
insufficient written focus
Answer: D. Slow vocabulary building and insufficient written focus
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