Chapter 1
( Questions Sample)
ENGL 360
Read the following statements and decide whether they are true or false.
1. Applied linguistics is concerned with using knowledge about language to solve
real-world problems. (True / False)
2. In the Grammar Translation Method, spoken language is given more
importance than written language. (True / False)
3. The Direct Method discourages the use of the students’ native language in the
classroom. (True / False)
4. The Audio-Lingual Method was developed in the United States during World
War II. (True / False)
5. In the Silent Way, student errors are considered a natural and necessary part
of learning. (True / False)
Choose the correct answer.
• Which of the following is a common area of applied linguistics?
a) Language planning and policy
b) Mechanical engineering
c) Chemical analysis
d) Mathematical logic
• In the Grammar Translation Method, evaluation is mainly based on:
a) Oral communication
b) Listening tasks
c) Written tests
d) Role play
Choose the correct answer.
• Which teaching method emphasizes repetition, drills, and habit formation?
a) Direct Method
b) Audio-Lingual Method
c) Silent Way
d) Suggestopedia
• One main goal of the Direct Method is to:
a) Translate literary texts
b) Memorize grammar rules
c) Communicate in the target language
d) Focus on written accuracy only
• Which method focuses on reducing learners’ stress and psychological barriers?
a) Community Language Learning
b) Grammar Translation Method
c) Suggestopedia
d) Audio-Lingual Method
Short answer questions.
• What is meant by applied linguistics?
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• What is the role of the teacher in the Grammar Translation Method?
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• What is the main purpose of Total Physical Response (TPR)?
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Scenario-based Questions
• Scenario 1:
A teacher explains grammar rules explicitly, asks students to memorize vocabulary lists, and requires
them to translate sentences between their native language and English.
Question:
What teaching method is being used?
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• Scenario 2:
In class, students listen to a dialogue, repeat it several times, and practice pronunciation through
drills. Errors are corrected immediately by the teacher.
Question:
What teaching method is being used?
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