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Principles of Language Teaching Quiz


Principles of Language Teaching Quiz

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. After completing the quiz, click “Submit” to reveal the correct answers. No score or feedback will be shown.

1. Which principle emphasizes that students learn more effectively when they are taught in a context that resembles real-life situations?
a) Principle of Motivation
b) Principle of Contextualization
c) Principle of Accuracy
d) Principle of Habit-Formation

2. The “Audio-Lingual Method” is most heavily based on which psychological theory?
a) Humanism
b) Constructivism
c) Behaviorism
d) Cognitivism

3. Which teaching principle suggests that language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) should not be taught in isolation?
a) Principle of Integration
b) Principle of Selection
c) Principle of Gradation
d) Principle of Motivation

4. A teacher who believes in the “Silent Way” primarily acts as a:
a) Drill master
b) Source of knowledge
c) Facilitator and resource
d) Conversation partner

5. The principle of “Multi-skill Approach” advocates for:
a) Focusing only on speaking and listening
b) Developing all four language skills simultaneously
c) Mastering grammar before learning vocabulary
d) Using only one teaching method

6. Krashen’s “Comprehensible Input” hypothesis suggests that learners acquire language best when they are exposed to input that is:
a) Slightly above their current proficiency level (i+1)
b) Exactly at their current proficiency level
c) Far above their current proficiency level
d) Entirely made up of new vocabulary

7. Which principle focuses on arranging language material from simple to complex?
a) Principle of Gradation
b) Principle of Purpose
c) Principle of Correlation
d) Principle of Interest

8. The “Communicative Language Teaching” (CLT) approach primarily aims to develop:
a) Perfect grammatical accuracy
b) Communicative competence
c) Memorization of dialogues
d) Translation skills

9. A classroom activity where students work in pairs or small groups to complete a task is an example of:
a) Collaborative Learning
b) Individualized Instruction
c) Teacher-Centered Approach
d) Deductive Teaching

10. The principle that encourages teachers to connect the target language with the students’ mother tongue and culture is known as:
a) Principle of Correlation
b) Principle of Accuracy
c) Principle of Purpose
d) Principle of Motivation

11. Which method involves learning a subject (e.g., science) through a second language?
a) Task-Based Language Teaching
b) Community Language Learning
c) Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
d) The Direct Method

12. The principle of “Active Participation” states that learning is most effective when students are:
a) Quietly listening to the teacher
b) Mentally and physically engaged
c) Only taking notes
d) Working alone

13. In the “Total Physical Response” (TPR) method, the teacher gives commands and students respond with:
a) Written answers
b) Verbal responses only
c) Physical actions
d) Drawings

14. Which principle highlights the importance of creating a low-anxiety environment to facilitate language acquisition?
a) Principle of Affective Filter
b) Principle of Intensity
c) Principle of Order
d) Principle of Feedback

15. A syllabus organized around “tasks” (e.g., planning a trip, solving a problem) rather than linguistic structures is the core of:
a) Structural Approach
b) Grammar-Translation Method
c) Task-Based Language Teaching
d) Audio-Lingual Method

16. The principle of “Purpose” implies that every language teaching activity should have a:
a) Long duration
b) Clear and definable objective
c) High level of difficulty
d) Fun element

17. Which method forbids the use of the learner’s L1 (first language) in the classroom?
a) The Direct Method
b) The Grammar-Translation Method
c) Community Language Learning
d) The Bilingual Method

18. The principle of “Feedback and Correction” suggests that error correction should be:
a) Avoided at all costs
b) Immediate and constant for every error
c) Done in a supportive and timely manner
d) Only focused on written work

19. A teacher who presents a grammar rule first, then provides examples, is using a(n) ______ approach.
a) Inductive
b) Deductive
c) Eclectic
d) Communicative

20. The “Natural Approach” emphasizes the importance of:
a) Mastering grammar rules
b) The silent period and meaningful communication
c) Drilling and repetition
d) Written translation

21. The principle of “Individual Differences” requires the teacher to:
a) Teach all students the same way
b) Ignore varying learning paces
c) Cater to different learning styles and abilities
d) Focus only on the fastest learners

22. Which technique is a hallmark of the “Suggestopedia” method?
a) Using Baroque music to create a relaxed atmosphere
b) Using colored Cuisenaire rods
c) Using imperative commands
d) Using detailed grammar explanations

23. The principle of “Accuracy vs. Fluency” in communicative classrooms often prioritizes ______ in initial stages of a task.
a) Accuracy
b) Fluency
c) Neither
d) Both equally

24. A teacher who uses a mix of different methods and techniques is said to be using a(n) ______ approach.
a) Eclectic
b) Dogmatic
c) Monolithic
d) Reductive

25. The principle of “Practicality” in material selection refers to:
a) The cost of the materials
b) How easy the materials are to use within the constraints of the teaching context
c) The theoretical background of the materials
d) The popularity of the materials


Correct Answers:
  1. b) Principle of Contextualization
  2. c) Behaviorism
  3. a) Principle of Integration
  4. c) Facilitator and resource
  5. b) Developing all four language skills simultaneously
  6. a) Slightly above their current proficiency level (i+1)
  7. a) Principle of Gradation
  8. b) Communicative competence
  9. a) Collaborative Learning
  10. a) Principle of Correlation
  11. c) Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
  12. b) Mentally and physically engaged
  13. c) Physical actions
  14. a) Principle of Affective Filter
  15. c) Task-Based Language Teaching
  16. b) Clear and definable objective
  17. a) The Direct Method
  18. c) Done in a supportive and timely manner
  19. b) Deductive
  20. b) The silent period and meaningful communication
  21. c) Cater to different learning styles and abilities
  22. a) Using Baroque music to create a relaxed atmosphere
  23. b) Fluency
  24. a) Eclectic
  25. b) How easy the materials are to use within the constraints of the teaching context



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