ESL COMPREHENSIVE TEST SCRIPT 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● BF Skinner.
Answer: Behaviorist Theory of Language Learning. Children enter the
world as a blank slate and are influenced by the environment. "ope rant
conditioning"
●● Schema.
Answer: The framework around information that is stored in the brain.
●● Code switching.
Answer: mixing of words in L1 and L2
●● Inter-language.
Answer: Strategy used by second language learner to compensate for
lack of proficiency
●● Overgeneralization.
Answer: Inter language strategy- attempts to apply a rule across the
board w/o regard for exceptions
, ●● Simplification.
Answer: L2 learner uses resources that requires limited vocabulary and
use language at elementary level
●● L1 Interference or Language Transfer.
Answer: When L1 affects L2 in pronunciation, grammar structures,
vocabulary and semantics
●● Fossilization.
Answer: L1 learner reaches a plateau and accepts a less than fluent level
which prevents fluency in L2
●● Instrumental Motivation.
Answer: Acquiring L2 for specific reason like a job.
●● Integrative Motivation.
Answer: Acquiring L2 to FULFILL a wish to communicate with another
culture.
●● Extrinsic Instrumental Motivation.
Answer: Motivation imposed upon the student
●● Intrinsic Integrative Motivation.
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
●● BF Skinner.
Answer: Behaviorist Theory of Language Learning. Children enter the
world as a blank slate and are influenced by the environment. "ope rant
conditioning"
●● Schema.
Answer: The framework around information that is stored in the brain.
●● Code switching.
Answer: mixing of words in L1 and L2
●● Inter-language.
Answer: Strategy used by second language learner to compensate for
lack of proficiency
●● Overgeneralization.
Answer: Inter language strategy- attempts to apply a rule across the
board w/o regard for exceptions
, ●● Simplification.
Answer: L2 learner uses resources that requires limited vocabulary and
use language at elementary level
●● L1 Interference or Language Transfer.
Answer: When L1 affects L2 in pronunciation, grammar structures,
vocabulary and semantics
●● Fossilization.
Answer: L1 learner reaches a plateau and accepts a less than fluent level
which prevents fluency in L2
●● Instrumental Motivation.
Answer: Acquiring L2 for specific reason like a job.
●● Integrative Motivation.
Answer: Acquiring L2 to FULFILL a wish to communicate with another
culture.
●● Extrinsic Instrumental Motivation.
Answer: Motivation imposed upon the student
●● Intrinsic Integrative Motivation.