Approaches to language teaching

Answers: 
1.a, 2.c, 3.b, 4.a, 5.b, 6.c, 7.b, 8.b, 9.a, 10.a 
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1. This method dates back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
2. This methodology is based on Structuralism and Behaviourism 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
3. This method places emphasis on the social and situational contexts of communication 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
4. In this methodology, grammar is seen as a toll to facilitate effective communication 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
5. There is heavy emphasis on written work to the virtual exclusion of oral productions 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 

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6. There is a heavy dependence on imitating language models and memorization of dialogues 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
7. The teacher is a facilitator, who creates a classroom climate conducive to language learning and 
provides opportunities for students to use and practice the language 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
8. 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. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
9. Learners are given opportunities to use the target language within a real-life communicative context 
and the language used is not totally predictable 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
10. The emphasis on structural detail makes language learning strenuous and boring 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
11. This methodology maintains a balance between activities that work on communication skills and 
those that focus on the development of accuracy 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
12. Language learning is meaningful, multisensory and appeals to a range of learning styles 
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B. Audio-Lingual 

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C. Communicative Language Teaching 
13. This method was used to teach Latin and Greek 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
14. Learning support consists of printed material which provide the texts of dialogues and the cues needed 
for drills and practice exercises. A teachers' edition is also available. 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
15. Understanding of grammar should be promoted through the use of contextualized practice. 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
16. Learners are engaged in meaningful and authentic language use 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
17. This approach supports the development of skills necessary for the production of 'unrehearsed 
performances' 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
18. This methodology makes use of language labs, taped material and visual cues 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
19. Learning support material reflects real-life use of the target language - newspapers, brochures, 
clippings, songs, labels, packaging and realia 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 

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C. Communicative Language Teaching 
20. Learning support material reflects real-life use of the target language - newspapers, brochures, 
clippings, songs, labels, packaging and realia 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
21. Little or no attention is given to pronunciation 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
22. Grammatical structures and vocabulary are taught in isolation 
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B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
23. Language mastery is assessed in terms of the learner's knowledge of structures and vocabulary 
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B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
24. Opportunities are provided for the development of critical thinking skills, creativity and use of 
initiative 
A. Grammar - Translation
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
25. Learners are given greater responsibility for constructing their own knowledge 
A. Grammar - Translation (Your Answer) 
B. Audio-Lingual 
C. Communicative Language Teaching 
Answers:
1.A, 2.B, 3.C, 4.C, 5.A, 6.B, 7.C, 8.B, 9.C, 10. A, 11. C, 12.C, 13.A, 14.B, 15.C, 16.C, 17.C, 
18.B, 19.C, 20.C, 21.A, 22.A, 23.A, 24.C, 25.C.