World Language Pedagogy Praxis test Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Update 2025
Language Acquisition Device
(Nativism) - Answers Chomsky's LAD
study of language vs. use of language - Answers Competence and performance according to Chomsky
linking ideas through syntax or through sentences and utterances (i.e. pronouns OR "it's hot in here" "i'll
open a window) - Answers discourse competence
abilitiy to communicate in a language appropriately, situationally, and culturally; Chomsky - Answers
sociocultural competence
system of linguistic knowledge (typically associated with native speakers) chomsky - Answers linguistic
competence
real world application to assist in learning process ; chomsky - Answers actional competence
ability to keep the conversation going when there is a breakdown or to enhance the effectiveness
(asking for help, miming, topic avoidance, fillers, etc.) - Answers strategic competence
Making vocabulary stick long term- binding it to the thing/idea being discussed rather than translation
(Terrell) - Answers Binding
-behaviorism: input + reinforcement->learning
-mentalist/ cognitive theories: input + internal processing-> learning
-interactionist/ social theories: input + internal processing+ interaction (linguistic environment)->
learning - Answers input processing in various SLA theories
when students are conversing, they make modifications that help them acquire the desired language
quicker - Answers Interaction Hypothesis (Long)
An L2 learner will acquire the language by practicing speaking the language - Answers Output Hypothesis
(Swain)
-Universal Grammar
-Nativism
(Second Language Acquisition) - Answers Chomsky
1960s- Children have an innate ability to discover how a language works, can say things they have never
heard. Built in Language Acquisition Device - Answers Nativism
Input Theory:
, Acquisition vs. Learning
Monitor Hypothesis
Natural Order
Comprehensible Input (i+1)
Affective filter - Answers Krashen
-Interlanguage (Selinker later addresses)
-Restructuring
-U-Shaped Learning
-Intra-learner variability - Answers What does Krashen's theory of acquisition fail to account for?
Imperfect representation of target language
-interference from L1
-Instruction effect
-Overgeneralization
-Learning strategies
-Communication strategies - Answers Selinker's Interlanguage Theory
The rules of universal grammar - Answers According to researchers, Interlanguage still adheres to what?
-Interaction Hypothesis
-Negotiation of Meaning - Answers Long
Output Hypothesis
-Learners notice gaps between what they want to say and what they can say
-Learners try out rules and make modifications
-Provides active reflection on the language system
-Practice leads to automaticity - Answers Swain
-Vgotsky
-Student motivation theories
Language Acquisition Device
(Nativism) - Answers Chomsky's LAD
study of language vs. use of language - Answers Competence and performance according to Chomsky
linking ideas through syntax or through sentences and utterances (i.e. pronouns OR "it's hot in here" "i'll
open a window) - Answers discourse competence
abilitiy to communicate in a language appropriately, situationally, and culturally; Chomsky - Answers
sociocultural competence
system of linguistic knowledge (typically associated with native speakers) chomsky - Answers linguistic
competence
real world application to assist in learning process ; chomsky - Answers actional competence
ability to keep the conversation going when there is a breakdown or to enhance the effectiveness
(asking for help, miming, topic avoidance, fillers, etc.) - Answers strategic competence
Making vocabulary stick long term- binding it to the thing/idea being discussed rather than translation
(Terrell) - Answers Binding
-behaviorism: input + reinforcement->learning
-mentalist/ cognitive theories: input + internal processing-> learning
-interactionist/ social theories: input + internal processing+ interaction (linguistic environment)->
learning - Answers input processing in various SLA theories
when students are conversing, they make modifications that help them acquire the desired language
quicker - Answers Interaction Hypothesis (Long)
An L2 learner will acquire the language by practicing speaking the language - Answers Output Hypothesis
(Swain)
-Universal Grammar
-Nativism
(Second Language Acquisition) - Answers Chomsky
1960s- Children have an innate ability to discover how a language works, can say things they have never
heard. Built in Language Acquisition Device - Answers Nativism
Input Theory:
, Acquisition vs. Learning
Monitor Hypothesis
Natural Order
Comprehensible Input (i+1)
Affective filter - Answers Krashen
-Interlanguage (Selinker later addresses)
-Restructuring
-U-Shaped Learning
-Intra-learner variability - Answers What does Krashen's theory of acquisition fail to account for?
Imperfect representation of target language
-interference from L1
-Instruction effect
-Overgeneralization
-Learning strategies
-Communication strategies - Answers Selinker's Interlanguage Theory
The rules of universal grammar - Answers According to researchers, Interlanguage still adheres to what?
-Interaction Hypothesis
-Negotiation of Meaning - Answers Long
Output Hypothesis
-Learners notice gaps between what they want to say and what they can say
-Learners try out rules and make modifications
-Provides active reflection on the language system
-Practice leads to automaticity - Answers Swain
-Vgotsky
-Student motivation theories
