Natural Order Hypothesis and Transitional Forms

What is the definition of the natural order hypothesis?

• The natural order hypothesis suggests that language learners acquire grammatical structures in a predictable order.

• The natural order hypothesis suggests that language learners acquire grammatical structures in no particular order.

• The natural order hypothesis suggests that language learners acquire grammatical structures in a reverse order.

• The natural order hypothesis suggests that language learners acquire grammatical structures in a random order.

What evidence supports the natural order hypothesis?

• Studies showing inconsistent patterns in the order of acquisition across different languages and learners.

• No evidence supports the natural order hypothesis.

• Studies showing that the order of acquisition is completely random.

• Studies showing consistent patterns in the order of acquisition across different languages and learners.

What is the definition of transitional forms?

• Fossils or organisms that show the final stages in the evolution of a species

• Fossils or organisms that show no evidence of evolution

• Fossils or organisms that show the evolution of multiple species simultaneously

• Fossils or organisms that show intermediate stages in the evolution of a species

Who is Stephen Krashen?

• Stephen Krashen is a linguist and educational researcher.

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According to the natural order hypothesis, what is the order in which language features are acquired?

• phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics

• morphology, syntax, phonology, semantics

• semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology

• syntax, morphology, phonology, semantics

What are some examples of evidence supporting the natural order hypothesis?

• Ease in acquiring features out of order

• Consistent order of acquisition in children, similarities across languages, difficulty in acquiring features out of order

• Differences across languages

• Inconsistent order of acquisition in children

How does the natural order hypothesis relate to second language acquisition?

• The natural order hypothesis states that second language acquisition is a random process.

• The natural order hypothesis suggests a predictable order of acquiring grammatical structures in second language acquisition.

• The natural order hypothesis suggests that second language acquisition is influenced by external factors.

• The natural order hypothesis proposes that second language acquisition is a conscious and deliberate process.

What are some criticisms of the natural order hypothesis?

• Lack of empirical evidence, oversimplification of language acquisition, failure to account for individual differences

• Inadequate sample size, oversimplification of language development stages, failure to address bilingualism

• Lack of theoretical basis, neglect of cognitive processes, failure to consider environmental influences

• Insufficient research, overemphasis on language complexity, disregard for cultural factors

What are the characteristics of transitional forms?

• Transitional forms exhibit characteristics that are similar to both groups of organisms.

• Transitional forms exhibit characteristics that are only found in one group of organisms.

• Transitional forms exhibit characteristics that are completely different from both groups of organisms.

• Transitional forms exhibit characteristics that are intermediate between two different groups of organisms.

What is Stephen Krashen's contribution to the field of linguistics?

• Stephen Krashen is known for his theory of language extinction and the Affective Filter Hypothesis.

• Stephen Krashen is known for his theory of language preservation and the Monitor Model.

• Stephen Krashen is known for his theory of first language acquisition and the Output Hypothesis.

• Stephen Krashen is known for his theory of second language acquisition and the Input Hypothesis.