Second language acquisition MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is second language acquisition? (A) The process of acquiring the native language (B) Learning a language other than the first language (C) Learning sign language only (D) Forgetting the mother tongue 2. Which term is often used interchangeably with second language acquisition? (A) Bilingualism (B) Second language learning (C) First language attrition (D) Language death 3. The Critical Period Hypothesis suggests that: (A) Adults cannot learn any new language (B) Language acquisition is equally easy at all ages (C) There is an optimal age range for acquiring a language (D) Second language learning requires no exposure 4. Who proposed the Critical Period Hypothesis? (A) Noam Chomsky (B) B.F. Skinner (C) Eric Lenneberg (D) Stephen Krashen 5. Which theory emphasizes input as the main factor in SLA? (A) Behaviorist theory (B) Input hypothesis (C) Output hypothesis (D) Contrastive analysis 6. Who developed the Input Hypothesis? (A) Stephen Krashen (B) Noam Chomsky (C) Lev Vygotsky (D) Jean Piaget 7. The affective filter hypothesis states that: (A) Grammar rules block learning (B) Emotional factors influence language acquisition (C) Vocabulary must be memorized first (D) Age is the only barrier 8. Fossilization in SLA refers to: (A) Rapid vocabulary growth (B) Permanent language errors that do not improve (C) Forgetting the first language (D) Perfect language mastery 9. Which of the following is an example of interlanguage? (A) A fully correct native-like sentence (B) A learner’s evolving language system combining L1 and L2 rules (C) Random code-switching (D) Memorized grammar charts 10. Transfer in SLA means: (A) Applying first language knowledge to second language (B) Forgetting native language (C) Memorizing grammar rules (D) Translation only 11. Positive transfer occurs when: (A) L1 rules help L2 learning (B) L1 rules create confusion (C) L2 rules are ignored (D) Translation causes errors 12. Negative transfer occurs when: (A) L1 structures cause errors in L2 (B) Vocabulary is memorized correctly (C) Grammar is applied perfectly (D) Pronunciation improves 13. Which hypothesis emphasizes meaningful communication over grammar drilling? (A) Grammar-Translation Method (B) Audio-Lingual Method (C) Communicative Approach (D) Silent Way 14. The Output Hypothesis was proposed by: (A) Stephen Krashen (B) Merrill Swain (C) Noam Chomsky (D) Michael Long 15. According to the Output Hypothesis, producing language helps learners: (A) Memorize vocabulary only (B) Test and refine their language knowledge (C) Avoid communication (D) Focus only on listening 16. Which of the following is a major factor affecting SLA? (A) Age (B) Motivation (C) Exposure (D) All of the above 17. Instrumental motivation refers to: (A) Learning a language for personal enjoyment (B) Learning a language for practical goals, like a job (C) Learning for cultural identity (D) Learning by playing instruments 18. Integrative motivation means: (A) Learning for exams only (B) Learning to integrate into a culture (C) Learning without social context (D) Learning through translation 19. Which skill is usually developed first in SLA? (A) Writing (B) Speaking (C) Listening (D) Reading 20. The Silent Period in SLA refers to: (A) A stage where learners listen but do not speak (B) A phase of grammar memorization (C) A permanent loss of speech (D) Advanced writing phase 21. Which is NOT a common strategy in SLA? (A) Repetition (B) Guessing meaning from context (C) Avoiding communication entirely (D) Using mnemonic devices 22. Code-switching in SLA refers to: (A) Mixing two languages in conversation (B) Forgetting grammar rules (C) Only using one language at a time (D) Translating literally 23. Which approach focuses heavily on drills and repetition? (A) Communicative Approach (B) Grammar-Translation Method (C) Audio-Lingual Method (D) Task-Based Learning 24. Which factor can slow SLA the most? (A) High motivation (B) Regular exposure (C) Lack of interaction (D) Positive reinforcement 25. Learners who acquire L2 in a natural setting without formal instruction are: (A) Simultaneous bilinguals (B) Immersion learners (C) Grammar translators (D) Heritage speakers 26. Explicit learning in SLA involves: (A) Unconscious acquisition (B) Formal study of rules (C) Natural communication (D) Silent observation 27. Implicit learning involves: (A) Studying grammar tables (B) Memorizing vocabulary lists (C) Picking up language subconsciously (D) Taking formal classes 28. Fossilized errors are: (A) Easily corrected by practice (B) Persistent and resistant to change (C) Only found in writing (D) Due to lack of vocabulary 29. Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis (CAH) suggests: (A) Languages cannot interfere with each other (B) Differences between L1 and L2 cause learning difficulties (C) Vocabulary is not important (D) Second language learning is random 30. Interlanguage was introduced by: (A) Stephen Krashen (B) Larry Selinker (C) Eric Lenneberg (D) Dell Hymes 31. Krashen’s Monitor Model includes how many hypotheses? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6 32. Which is NOT part of Krashen’s Monitor Model? (A) Input Hypothesis (B) Affective Filter Hypothesis (C) Natural Order Hypothesis (D) Output Hypothesis 33. The Natural Order Hypothesis suggests: (A) Grammar rules are learned in a predictable sequence (B) Vocabulary must come after grammar (C) Adults learn faster than children (D) Speaking should come before listening 34. SLA differs from FLA because: (A) SLA is usually conscious and effortful (B) SLA is always faster (C) SLA requires no interaction (D) SLA uses the same brain areas as FLA only 35. Heritage language learners are: (A) People who never learned a second language (B) Learners exposed to a language at home but not fully fluent (C) Only native speakers (D) Translators 36. Overgeneralization in SLA means: (A) Correct use of irregular verbs (B) Applying one grammar rule too broadly (C) Forgetting L1 structures (D) Avoiding communication 37. Which age group usually learns pronunciation more easily? (A) Adults (B) Teenagers (C) Young children (D) Elderly 38. The Noticing Hypothesis was proposed by: (A) Stephen Krashen (B) Merrill Swain (C) Richard Schmidt (D) Lev Vygotsky 39. According to the Noticing Hypothesis, learners must: (A) Memorize grammar tables (B) Notice language forms in input to acquire them (C) Translate everything (D) Avoid mistakes completely 40. Which is a common fossilized pronunciation error for adult learners? (A) Perfect native accent (B) Retention of L1 accent features (C) Overcorrecting sounds (D) Silent speech 41. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) focuses on: (A) Grammar translation (B) Communicative tasks for learning (C) Memorizing vocabulary (D) Silent reading only 42. Which factor often leads to faster SLA? (A) High exposure and interaction (B) Isolated study only (C) No feedback (D) Lack of motivation 43. Age-related decline in SLA is mainly due to: (A) Brain plasticity reduction (B) Lack of interest (C) Limited vocabulary lists (D) No grammar rules available 44. Which type of feedback helps SLA? (A) Ignoring errors (B) Corrective feedback (C) Excessive punishment (D) Avoiding interaction 45. Which of these is an example of integrative motivation? (A) Learning English for travel (B) Learning Spanish to marry into a Spanish-speaking family (C) Learning French for a job requirement (D) Memorizing German grammar tables 46. Which is an example of instrumental motivation? (A) Learning Japanese to enjoy anime (B) Learning Italian to live in Italy (C) Learning English to pass an exam (D) Learning French to make friends 47. Silent reading is most effective when: (A) Combined with listening and speaking practice (B) Used alone without communication (C) Replaces all input (D) Avoids comprehension 48. SLA can be hindered by: (A) Positive reinforcement (B) High anxiety and low confidence (C) Cultural immersion (D) Interactive lessons 49. Which brain area is involved in SLA as in FLA? (A) Occipital lobe (B) Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas (C) Hypothalamus (D) Amygdala only 50. SLA success is highest when learners: (A) Memorize rules without practice (B) Receive comprehensible input and meaningful interaction (C) Avoid speaking until perfect (D) Translate every sentence 1. 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