What is SLA?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main perspectives on Second Language Acquisition (SLA)?

• Linguistic perspective

• Cognitive perspective

• Sociocultural perspective

• Biological perspective

According to the Interaction Hypothesis, which of the following is important for second language acquisition?

• Isolated input
• Passive listening
• Interaction with other speakers
• Memorization of vocabulary lists

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects second language acquisition?

• Age

• Personality

• Motivation

• Hair color

Which of the following is NOT a common error in second language acquisition?

• Overgeneralization of grammar rules

• Failure to use correct pronunciation

• Overuse of complex vocabulary

• Transfer of grammar rules from the first language

What is the role of the "affective filter" in second language acquisition?

• It blocks language input from entering the learner's mind
• It facilitates the processing of language input
• It influences the learner's motivation and anxiety levels, which in turn affect language learning
• It is responsible for processing grammar and syntax

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects second language learning in the classroom?

• Classroom size

• Learning materials

• Teacher's gender

• Curriculum design

Which of the following is not a type of language transfer that occurs in second language acquisition?

• Positive transfer
• Negative transfer
• Neutral transfer
• Intentional transfer

What is the role of context in second language acquisition?

• It is not important for language learning
• It provides a framework for understanding language input
• It only plays a role in advanced stages of language learning
• It is a necessary condition for language learning but not sufficient on its own

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of successful second language learners?

• High motivation

• Willingness to take risks

• High intelligence

• Perfectionism

Which of the following is NOT a method for assessing second language proficiency?

• Multiple-choice tests

• Oral interviews

• Porfolio assessment

• Blood tests