Question
Short answer questions [24]
1. Indicate if it is TRUE or FALSE (12)
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 if it is TRUE or FALSE (12)
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
GPT-4o mini
1.1 FALSE
**Clarification:** Native languages are spoken by people all over the world, not just in Africa. Every region of the globe has indigenous languages spoken by its populations.
1.2 TRUE
**Justification:** Noam Chomsky proposed the theory of Universal Grammar, suggesting that all humans are born with an innate ability to learn language, which allows children to develop language skills regardless of their linguistic environment.
1.3 TRUE
**Example:** The English "th" sounds (/θ/ as in "think" and /ð/ as in "this") do not have direct equivalents in many other languages, making them unique.
1.4 FALSE
**Discussion:** In Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are encouraged to actively engage in speaking and practicing language skills, rather than being passive. Active participation is essential for language acquisition.
1.5 FALSE
**Explanation:** While correcting pronunciation can be helpful, excessive focus on accent correction may inhibit children's confidence and willingness to communicate. It is more important to encourage communication than to enforce perfection.
1.6 TRUE
**Discussion:** Effective communication involves both speaking and listening. A good listener can understand others' messages, and a good responder can provide relevant feedback and engage in a meaningful dialogue, creating an effective exchange of ideas.
**Clarification:** Native languages are spoken by people all over the world, not just in Africa. Every region of the globe has indigenous languages spoken by its populations.
1.2 TRUE
**Justification:** Noam Chomsky proposed the theory of Universal Grammar, suggesting that all humans are born with an innate ability to learn language, which allows children to develop language skills regardless of their linguistic environment.
1.3 TRUE
**Example:** The English "th" sounds (/θ/ as in "think" and /ð/ as in "this") do not have direct equivalents in many other languages, making them unique.
1.4 FALSE
**Discussion:** In Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are encouraged to actively engage in speaking and practicing language skills, rather than being passive. Active participation is essential for language acquisition.
1.5 FALSE
**Explanation:** While correcting pronunciation can be helpful, excessive focus on accent correction may inhibit children's confidence and willingness to communicate. It is more important to encourage communication than to enforce perfection.
1.6 TRUE
**Discussion:** Effective communication involves both speaking and listening. A good listener can understand others' messages, and a good responder can provide relevant feedback and engage in a meaningful dialogue, creating an effective exchange of ideas.