FTCE ESOL K-12 Test Questions with Correct
Answers
Phonology
the way in which speech sounds, characteristics include phonemes, pitch and stress.
Phonographemics
study of letters and letter combinations.
Homographs
two or more words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings, e.g. stalk/part of
plant; stalk/follow.
Homophones
two or more words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and spelling e.g.
wood/would
Heteronyms
two or more words that have the same spelling, but have a different pronunciation and
meaning, e.g. Polish/polish
BICS
learners must acquire to function in social situations.
CUP
ideas, and concepts that learners can transfer from their first language to their English
learning.
syntax
, the order in which words are arranged to create meaning.
Chomsky
theory Language Acquisition Device (LAD) supposes that the ability to learn language is
innate, that nature is more important than nurture.
Cognitive Constructivism - Piaget
Language is one way children represent their familiar worlds, a reflection of thought;
cognitive development precedes language development.
Social Constructivism and Language - Vygotsky
focuses on the relationship between development of thought and language; views language as
social communication which promotes both language and cognition.
CALLA
helps intermediate and advanced students understand and retain content area material as they
are enhancing their English skills; critical & creative thinking skills.
Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
adult acquires language through two related processes; conscious effort of formal instruction
and the subconscious acquisition through meaningful interaction in the second language.
codes
graphics, pictures, realia - objects from a specific culture to stimulate discussion.
Ehri
Answers
Phonology
the way in which speech sounds, characteristics include phonemes, pitch and stress.
Phonographemics
study of letters and letter combinations.
Homographs
two or more words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings, e.g. stalk/part of
plant; stalk/follow.
Homophones
two or more words that have the same pronunciation but different meanings and spelling e.g.
wood/would
Heteronyms
two or more words that have the same spelling, but have a different pronunciation and
meaning, e.g. Polish/polish
BICS
learners must acquire to function in social situations.
CUP
ideas, and concepts that learners can transfer from their first language to their English
learning.
syntax
, the order in which words are arranged to create meaning.
Chomsky
theory Language Acquisition Device (LAD) supposes that the ability to learn language is
innate, that nature is more important than nurture.
Cognitive Constructivism - Piaget
Language is one way children represent their familiar worlds, a reflection of thought;
cognitive development precedes language development.
Social Constructivism and Language - Vygotsky
focuses on the relationship between development of thought and language; views language as
social communication which promotes both language and cognition.
CALLA
helps intermediate and advanced students understand and retain content area material as they
are enhancing their English skills; critical & creative thinking skills.
Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis
adult acquires language through two related processes; conscious effort of formal instruction
and the subconscious acquisition through meaningful interaction in the second language.
codes
graphics, pictures, realia - objects from a specific culture to stimulate discussion.
Ehri
