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Short answer questions [24]
1. Indicate your answer with an X in the appropriate box: (12)
True False
1.1 Native languages are spoken only by people in Africa.
1.2 According to Noam Chomsky, all children have an inborn ability to master a language regardless of the role models around them.
1.3 English has some speech sounds that do not exist in other languages.
1.4 During the Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are passive participants.
1.5 A teacher must always correct the accent of children when they are pronouncing words in English.
1.6 To communicate effectively, one must be a good listener AND responder.
1.7 Clarify your answer in 1.1 above.
1.8 Justify the answer given in 1.2 above.
1.9 Give an example of a speech sound in English where the sound is different from what the
letters indicate.
1.10 Discuss the answer given in 1.4 above.
1.11 Explain the reason for the choice of the answer in 1.5 above.
1.12 Discuss answer given in 1.6 above.
1. Indicate your answer with an X in the appropriate box: (12)
True False
1.1 Native languages are spoken only by people in Africa.
1.2 According to Noam Chomsky, all children have an inborn ability to master a language regardless of the role models around them.
1.3 English has some speech sounds that do not exist in other languages.
1.4 During the Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are passive participants.
1.5 A teacher must always correct the accent of children when they are pronouncing words in English.
1.6 To communicate effectively, one must be a good listener AND responder.
1.7 Clarify your answer in 1.1 above.
1.8 Justify the answer given in 1.2 above.
1.9 Give an example of a speech sound in English where the sound is different from what the
letters indicate.
1.10 Discuss the answer given in 1.4 above.
1.11 Explain the reason for the choice of the answer in 1.5 above.
1.12 Discuss answer given in 1.6 above.
Answers
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## Answers
### Indicate your answer with an X in the appropriate box:
| | True | False |
|-----------|------|-------|
| 1.1 | | X |
| 1.2 | X | |
| 1.3 | X | |
| 1.4 | | X |
| 1.5 | | X |
| 1.6 | X | |
### Short Clarifications and Justifications
1.7 **Clarify your answer in 1.1 above.**
Native languages are spoken by people all over the world, not just in Africa. While many indigenous languages do originate from Africa, native languages can be found globally, representing various cultures and regions.
1.8 **Justify the answer given in 1.2 above.**
Noam Chomsky introduced the theory of Universal Grammar, suggesting that all humans have an innate ability to acquire language. This means that children are naturally equipped to learn any language they are exposed to, which implies that the environment or role models, while important, do not solely determine language acquisition.
1.9 **Give an example of a speech sound in English where the sound is different from what the letters indicate.**
The "ph" in "phone" is pronounced as /f/, which is not represented by the letters themselves, as "ph" typically suggests an /f/ sound rather than a sound associated with the letter "p."
1.10 **Discuss the answer given in 1.4 above.**
During Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are expected to actively engage in practicing language skills rather than being passive participants. This stage emphasizes interaction and practice as crucial for developing language proficiency.
1.11 **Explain the reason for the choice of the answer in 1.5 above.**
While pronunciation is important, excessively correcting a child's accent can hinder their confidence and willingness to communicate. It is more beneficial to encourage fluency and clarity rather than focusing solely on precise accent correction.
1.12 **Discuss answer given in 1.6 above.**
Effective communication is a two-way process that involves both speaking and listening. Being a good listener ensures that one understands the perspectives of others, while being a responsive speaker fosters mutual understanding and engagement in conversation. Both skills are essential for effective communication.
### Indicate your answer with an X in the appropriate box:
| | True | False |
|-----------|------|-------|
| 1.1 | | X |
| 1.2 | X | |
| 1.3 | X | |
| 1.4 | | X |
| 1.5 | | X |
| 1.6 | X | |
### Short Clarifications and Justifications
1.7 **Clarify your answer in 1.1 above.**
Native languages are spoken by people all over the world, not just in Africa. While many indigenous languages do originate from Africa, native languages can be found globally, representing various cultures and regions.
1.8 **Justify the answer given in 1.2 above.**
Noam Chomsky introduced the theory of Universal Grammar, suggesting that all humans have an innate ability to acquire language. This means that children are naturally equipped to learn any language they are exposed to, which implies that the environment or role models, while important, do not solely determine language acquisition.
1.9 **Give an example of a speech sound in English where the sound is different from what the letters indicate.**
The "ph" in "phone" is pronounced as /f/, which is not represented by the letters themselves, as "ph" typically suggests an /f/ sound rather than a sound associated with the letter "p."
1.10 **Discuss the answer given in 1.4 above.**
During Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are expected to actively engage in practicing language skills rather than being passive participants. This stage emphasizes interaction and practice as crucial for developing language proficiency.
1.11 **Explain the reason for the choice of the answer in 1.5 above.**
While pronunciation is important, excessively correcting a child's accent can hinder their confidence and willingness to communicate. It is more beneficial to encourage fluency and clarity rather than focusing solely on precise accent correction.
1.12 **Discuss answer given in 1.6 above.**
Effective communication is a two-way process that involves both speaking and listening. Being a good listener ensures that one understands the perspectives of others, while being a responsive speaker fosters mutual understanding and engagement in conversation. Both skills are essential for effective communication.