Crosslinguistic Influences's Quiz

1. Where is the correct placement of pronouns in French grammar?

• A) Before the verb

• B) After the verb

• C) At the beginning of the sentence

• D) At the end of the sentence

2. What is interlingual identification in second language learning?

• A) A process where learners invent new words in the target language.

• B) The comparison a learner makes between something in their first language (L1) and the second language (L2), deciding they are similar.

• C) When a learner completely ignores their first language while learning a second language.

• D) A method used by teachers to identify learners' language mistakes.

3. How does markedness affect second language learners when transferring features from their first language?

• A) Learners are likely to transfer only the marked features from their first language.

• B) Learners often avoid transferring marked features from their first language to the second language.

• C) Marked features are always easier to learn in a second language.

• D) Learners are unaware of markedness and do not consider it during acquisition.

4. Who is the originator of the Transferability theory in SLA?

• A. Eric Kellerman

• B. Eric Kwellerman

• C. Eric Kendrick

• D. Eric Thohir

5. Which of the following best describes the concept of "avoidance" in crosslinguistic influence?

• A) Using a linguistic structure more frequently due to its similarity in both languages.

• B) Avoiding the use of a linguistic structure because it does not exist in the learner's first language.

• C) Overusing a linguistic structure because it is easier to pronounce.

• D) Using a linguistic structure incorrectly due to interference from the first language.

6. What does "overuse" refer to in the context of crosslinguistic influence?

• A) Neglecting to use a linguistic structure present in both languages.

• B) Using a linguistic structure excessively because it seems familiar to the learner.

• C) Avoiding structures that are challenging or unfamiliar.

• D) Correctly using structures at an appropriate frequency in both languages.

7. What is a characteristic of topic-prominent languages, as discussed in the case study of L1 transfer?

• A) Sentences are typically organized around a subject and verb.

• B) Sentences are structured with the topic first, followed by new information.

• C) Sentences prioritize marking the subject and verb, with topics being optional.

• D) Sentences rarely include topics and focus on subjects.

8. Which of the following is an example of crosslinguistic influence in pragmatic competence?

• A) A Taiwanese learner rejecting compliments, which is common in their culture.

• B) A Spanish speaker encoding the path of motion in the verb.

• C) A learner of Japanese overusing the phrase "Would/Could you please..." in English.

• D) A Mandarin speaker structuring sentences around the subject in English.