Quiz on the Lexico-Grammar Approach

What is the main function of grammar according to the text?

• To create dictionaries

• To construct new phrases and sentences

• To learn words

• To memorize vocabulary lists

Which term refers to the habitual co-occurrence of words?

• Colligation

• Lexis

• Collocation

• Grammar

What does the term 'lexical chunks' refer to?

• Grammatical rules

• Single words

• Vocabulary lists

• Multi-word expressions

According to the text, what is the relationship between vocabulary and grammar?

• They are completely separate

• They are closely linked

• They are the same

• Vocabulary is more important than grammar

What is the primary focus of the lexical approach in language teaching?

• Memorizing rules

• Ignoring lexis

• Teaching grammar first

• Focusing on vocabulary

What does the term 'colligation' refer to?

• The combination of words

• The pronunciation of words

• The meaning of words

• The grammatical patterns of words

What is a key principle of a lexico-grammatical approach?

• Ignoring vocabulary

• Integrating lexis and grammar

• Focusing solely on grammar

• Teaching vocabulary and grammar separately

What is the mental lexicon described as?

• A dictionary

• A word archive

• A grammar book

• A vocabulary list

What is the significance of noticing in language learning?

• It helps in memorizing vocabulary

• It allows learners to revise their interlanguage

• It focuses only on grammar rules

• It is not important

What does the text suggest about the teaching of formal aspects of language?

• They should be integrated with vocabulary

• They should be taught after vocabulary

• They should be ignored

• They are not necessary