Question 1
"John sent his mother flowers"
In this sentence, the word "mother" is:
Question options:
A direct object
An object pronoun
An indirect object
A predicate nominative
CORRECT ANSWER
An indirect object
Question 2
Which of the following features would be the most critical for a computer software
program to have for the program to be effective for use with beginning-level English
Language Learners? Question 2 options: extensive audio and graphic support an
introduction to keyboarding and mouse skills written instructions that use simple,
accessible language attractive, colorful, age-appropriate formats
CORRECT ANSWER
Extensive audio and graphic support
Question 3
1
,During an informal conversation, a sixth-grade ESL student from Cambodia tells his ESL
teacher that he is embarrassed to go shopping with his parents because they tend to wear
traditional Cambodian clothing and do not like to speak English with him in public. The
student's comments about his parents most strongly suggest that he: Question 3 options:
in undergoing culture shock does not respect his parents is experiencing cultural conflict
has acculturated successfully to his new country
CORRECT ANSWER
Cultural conflict.
Question 4
During an art project, an ESL student says, "The paintbrush, I put over there." The
awkward word sequence used by this student most likely reflects which of the following?
Question 4 options: overgeneralizing of English syntactic rules of the student has already
acquired the effects of peers modeling nonstandard English when they speak to the
student differences in syntax patters between English and the student's primary language
the effects of the students idiosyncratic cognitive functioning
CORRECT ANSWER
Differences in syntax patterns between English and the student's primary language.
Question 5
Use the student profiles below to answer the question that follows. Maria, a ten year old,
arrived from Guatemala two years ago with no literacy skills in Spanish or English. She is
now enrolled in a bilingual program and is at the beginning level of proficiency in both oral
and written English. Chan, a twelve year old from Thailand, is in her first year in a Texas
School. No previous testing record is available for the two previous years she attended
school in California. Jorge, an eighteen0year-old high school student, is expecting to
graduate next year. He attended school in Mexico for ten years prior to enrolling in a
public school in Texas. His academic achievement in Spanish is considerable; however, he
is not yet proficient in English. Linda, an eight year old from El Salvador, attends a
monolingual English mainstream class because her parents have declined bilingual and ESL
services for her. She has only been
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, Maria - 10
Question 6
Which of the following ESL program structures is primarily implemented in middle school
settings with highly diverse language-minority student populations? Question 6 options:
ESL class period newcomer center dual language program self-contained ESL class
CORRECT ANSWER
ESL class period
Question 7
You
An ESL teacher is working with a small group of ESL students on a reading activity. During the
activity, a student asks the ESL teacher about the meaning and pronunciation of an
unfamiliar vocabulary word. Rather than answering the question himself, the teacher
redirects the question to the other students in the group, and then confirms or clarifies any
correct responses they are able to offer. The primary benefit of this technique is that it:
Question 7 options: fosters critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills. Helps ESL students
to develop confidence in their own knowledge and independent problem-solving abilities.
Models an inquiry-based approach to second-language acquisition. Encourages ESL students
to develop independent strategies for overcoming difficulties in reading comprehension.
CORRECT ANSWER
Helps ESL students to develop confidence in their own knowledge and independent
problem-solving abilities.
Question 8
Use the information below to answer the two questions that follow. A mixed
intermediate- and advanced-level fourth-grade ESL class is reading a chapter book
together. The ESL teacher anticipates that some of the students will have difficulty
understanding the following sentence spoken by Henrietta, the main character in the
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"John sent his mother flowers"
In this sentence, the word "mother" is:
Question options:
A direct object
An object pronoun
An indirect object
A predicate nominative
CORRECT ANSWER
An indirect object
Question 2
Which of the following features would be the most critical for a computer software
program to have for the program to be effective for use with beginning-level English
Language Learners? Question 2 options: extensive audio and graphic support an
introduction to keyboarding and mouse skills written instructions that use simple,
accessible language attractive, colorful, age-appropriate formats
CORRECT ANSWER
Extensive audio and graphic support
Question 3
1
,During an informal conversation, a sixth-grade ESL student from Cambodia tells his ESL
teacher that he is embarrassed to go shopping with his parents because they tend to wear
traditional Cambodian clothing and do not like to speak English with him in public. The
student's comments about his parents most strongly suggest that he: Question 3 options:
in undergoing culture shock does not respect his parents is experiencing cultural conflict
has acculturated successfully to his new country
CORRECT ANSWER
Cultural conflict.
Question 4
During an art project, an ESL student says, "The paintbrush, I put over there." The
awkward word sequence used by this student most likely reflects which of the following?
Question 4 options: overgeneralizing of English syntactic rules of the student has already
acquired the effects of peers modeling nonstandard English when they speak to the
student differences in syntax patters between English and the student's primary language
the effects of the students idiosyncratic cognitive functioning
CORRECT ANSWER
Differences in syntax patterns between English and the student's primary language.
Question 5
Use the student profiles below to answer the question that follows. Maria, a ten year old,
arrived from Guatemala two years ago with no literacy skills in Spanish or English. She is
now enrolled in a bilingual program and is at the beginning level of proficiency in both oral
and written English. Chan, a twelve year old from Thailand, is in her first year in a Texas
School. No previous testing record is available for the two previous years she attended
school in California. Jorge, an eighteen0year-old high school student, is expecting to
graduate next year. He attended school in Mexico for ten years prior to enrolling in a
public school in Texas. His academic achievement in Spanish is considerable; however, he
is not yet proficient in English. Linda, an eight year old from El Salvador, attends a
monolingual English mainstream class because her parents have declined bilingual and ESL
services for her. She has only been
CORRECT ANSWER
2
, Maria - 10
Question 6
Which of the following ESL program structures is primarily implemented in middle school
settings with highly diverse language-minority student populations? Question 6 options:
ESL class period newcomer center dual language program self-contained ESL class
CORRECT ANSWER
ESL class period
Question 7
You
An ESL teacher is working with a small group of ESL students on a reading activity. During the
activity, a student asks the ESL teacher about the meaning and pronunciation of an
unfamiliar vocabulary word. Rather than answering the question himself, the teacher
redirects the question to the other students in the group, and then confirms or clarifies any
correct responses they are able to offer. The primary benefit of this technique is that it:
Question 7 options: fosters critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills. Helps ESL students
to develop confidence in their own knowledge and independent problem-solving abilities.
Models an inquiry-based approach to second-language acquisition. Encourages ESL students
to develop independent strategies for overcoming difficulties in reading comprehension.
CORRECT ANSWER
Helps ESL students to develop confidence in their own knowledge and independent
problem-solving abilities.
Question 8
Use the information below to answer the two questions that follow. A mixed
intermediate- and advanced-level fourth-grade ESL class is reading a chapter book
together. The ESL teacher anticipates that some of the students will have difficulty
understanding the following sentence spoken by Henrietta, the main character in the
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