Communicative Language Teaching Quiz

What is "communicative competence"?

• Being able to speak the target language fluently, without making any mistakes

• Knowing how to use a dictionary and grammar book

• Knowing when and how to say what to whom

What is an "information gap" activity?

• An activity where one person knows something that another person does not know

• An activity where students have to fill in the blanks of a worksheet

• An activity where students have to guess missing words from a sentence

Why are authentic materials considered important in CLT?

• They expose students to language as it is used in real-world contexts

• They are easier for teachers to find and use

• They are more interesting for students than textbooks

What are the three main features of a truly communicative activity?

• Information gap, choice, and feedback

• Translation, memorization, and repetition

• Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

What is a "scrambled sentence" activity?

• An activity where students have to find and correct grammatical errors in a text

• An activity where students have to rearrange words to make a grammatically correct sentence

• An activity where students have to put sentences in a logical order to form a coherent text

What is the role of games in CLT?

• They are a way for students to take a break from serious language learning

• They provide a fun and engaging way for students to practice communication

• They allow students to compete against each other and see who is the best

What is meant by "choice" in the context of communicative activities?

• Students have the freedom to choose the language forms and content they use to express themselves.

• Students are given a multiple-choice quiz to assess their understanding.

• Students can choose to participate in the activity or not.

Why is providing students with choice important in CLT?

• It allows students to practice language in a controlled and predictable manner.

• It simplifies the teacher's role in lesson planning.

• It encourages students to be creative and use language in a personalized way.

What is a key principle underlying the use of group work in CLT?

• To minimize student interaction and maximize teacher talk time.

• To provide opportunities for students to practice communication and negotiate meaning collaboratively.

• To allow students to use their native language freely.

What is the ultimate aim of CLT?

• To train students to become proficient translators.

• To develop students' ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in real-world situations using the target language.

• To have students memorize grammar rules and vocabulary lists.