FTCE ESOL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Access applications Correct Answers such as Google,
Netscape, and Yahooligans
Accommodation Theory Correct Answers emerged in the
1970s as an explanation of motivations underlying and the
consequences of, adapting our language and communication
patterns to others
Accommodations for testing ELLs Correct Answers give
additional time to complete a test; give permission for the use of
bilingual dictionary; read specific parts of the test, as necessary;
provide pronunciation and word meaning help
Acculturation Correct Answers occurs when two distinct
cultures come in contact altering the original cultural patterns of
either or both groups, but the cultural groups remain distinct
Acculturation Correct Answers the process of becoming
accustomed to the customs, language, practices, and
environment of a new culture
ACE Correct Answers asking questions, cooperating with
others, and empathizing with others (social strategies)
Activating Background Knowledge Correct Answers is
essential for material to be meaningful; it is not meaningful
unless it is related to existing knowledge that the learner
possesses; otherwise schema are not activated and the material
,remains free of meaning according to the Schema Theory of
Carrell & Eisterhold.
Addition Correct Answers the L1/L2 learner adds an additional
syllable to a word; ex. a learner pronounces the word "liked" as
"like-id"
Affective domain Correct Answers refers to the range of
feelings and emotions in human behavior that affects how a L2
is acquired
Affective Strategies Correct Answers strategies that help the
learner to control the emotions and attitudes that hinder progress
in learning the L2 and at the same time to learn to interact in a
social environment
Affects of cultural differences on student participation Correct
Answers learning, and adjustment ways that culture affects us
daily: family structure, life cycles, roles and interpersonal
relationships, discipline, time and space, religion, food, health
and hygiene; history, traditions, and holidays
American English Correct Answers modern English came to
America with the Pilgrims; the Spanish contributed more words
than any other language; the French influenced language
through explorers and missionaries
An Experience Story Correct Answers an experience which is
shared by both the student and teacher; goal is for the student's
thinking and language production to be stimulated
,Analyzing and Reasoning Correct Answers use general rules to
understand the meaning and then work into specifics, and break
down an unfamiliar expressions into parts
Anxiety Correct Answers is a factor in cultural and linguistic
bias in tests; unfamiliarity to test format can cause anxiety; to
reduce anxiety, administer practice tests to allow the ELL to
develop a comfort level
Asking Questions Correct Answers ask for clarification or
help; request that the speaker slow down, repeat, paraphrase, etc.
and ask to be corrected
Assessment procedures Correct Answers ELL student takes an
age-appropriate English aural/oral proficiency test; students
remains as LEP in an ESOL program if they do not obtain
proficiency; a student (k-3) is classified as fully English
proficient and the code is changed to ZZ; a student (grade 4 <)
who test fully English proficient remain in an ESOL program
with the code LY until they take a norm referenced test on
reading and writing, they are referred to the LEP committee who
will determined their elibility
Assimilation Correct Answers the process of integration of
immigrants or minorities into the predominate culture; this
implies immigrants or minorities lose their native culture
through loss of language, customs, ethnicity, and self-identity
Attitudinal Bias Correct Answers refers to the negative attitude
of the examiner towards a certain language, dialect, or culture;
, low expectations from instructors can cause low results (the
Pygmalion effect); can cause negative results on the results
Audio-Lingual Method Correct Answers uses only the target
language; introduces new vocabulary through dialogues; teacher
presents grammar through examples and analyzes the target
language; also teaches the culture of the target language
Auxilary Verb Correct Answers be, do, have, will ,shall
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) Correct
Answers language skills used to communicate with others in
everyday activities; children acquire it naturally in t heir social
environment from their parents, teachers, other children, and the
media; gestures, body language , and facial expressions offer
contextual support; usually takes from 6 months to 2 years
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills(BICS) Correct
Answers learners must acquire to function in social situations
Beliefs and customs Correct Answers have a strong emotional
influence on ELLs and should always be respected; no effort
should be made to change these institutional values
Bilingual Educational Models Correct Answers begin teaching
in the ELLs native language as the required English skills of the
student are developed
Bilingualism Correct Answers occurs over time; requires
commitment, encouragement, and language routines; fluency
increases with time and practice
SOLUTIONS
Access applications Correct Answers such as Google,
Netscape, and Yahooligans
Accommodation Theory Correct Answers emerged in the
1970s as an explanation of motivations underlying and the
consequences of, adapting our language and communication
patterns to others
Accommodations for testing ELLs Correct Answers give
additional time to complete a test; give permission for the use of
bilingual dictionary; read specific parts of the test, as necessary;
provide pronunciation and word meaning help
Acculturation Correct Answers occurs when two distinct
cultures come in contact altering the original cultural patterns of
either or both groups, but the cultural groups remain distinct
Acculturation Correct Answers the process of becoming
accustomed to the customs, language, practices, and
environment of a new culture
ACE Correct Answers asking questions, cooperating with
others, and empathizing with others (social strategies)
Activating Background Knowledge Correct Answers is
essential for material to be meaningful; it is not meaningful
unless it is related to existing knowledge that the learner
possesses; otherwise schema are not activated and the material
,remains free of meaning according to the Schema Theory of
Carrell & Eisterhold.
Addition Correct Answers the L1/L2 learner adds an additional
syllable to a word; ex. a learner pronounces the word "liked" as
"like-id"
Affective domain Correct Answers refers to the range of
feelings and emotions in human behavior that affects how a L2
is acquired
Affective Strategies Correct Answers strategies that help the
learner to control the emotions and attitudes that hinder progress
in learning the L2 and at the same time to learn to interact in a
social environment
Affects of cultural differences on student participation Correct
Answers learning, and adjustment ways that culture affects us
daily: family structure, life cycles, roles and interpersonal
relationships, discipline, time and space, religion, food, health
and hygiene; history, traditions, and holidays
American English Correct Answers modern English came to
America with the Pilgrims; the Spanish contributed more words
than any other language; the French influenced language
through explorers and missionaries
An Experience Story Correct Answers an experience which is
shared by both the student and teacher; goal is for the student's
thinking and language production to be stimulated
,Analyzing and Reasoning Correct Answers use general rules to
understand the meaning and then work into specifics, and break
down an unfamiliar expressions into parts
Anxiety Correct Answers is a factor in cultural and linguistic
bias in tests; unfamiliarity to test format can cause anxiety; to
reduce anxiety, administer practice tests to allow the ELL to
develop a comfort level
Asking Questions Correct Answers ask for clarification or
help; request that the speaker slow down, repeat, paraphrase, etc.
and ask to be corrected
Assessment procedures Correct Answers ELL student takes an
age-appropriate English aural/oral proficiency test; students
remains as LEP in an ESOL program if they do not obtain
proficiency; a student (k-3) is classified as fully English
proficient and the code is changed to ZZ; a student (grade 4 <)
who test fully English proficient remain in an ESOL program
with the code LY until they take a norm referenced test on
reading and writing, they are referred to the LEP committee who
will determined their elibility
Assimilation Correct Answers the process of integration of
immigrants or minorities into the predominate culture; this
implies immigrants or minorities lose their native culture
through loss of language, customs, ethnicity, and self-identity
Attitudinal Bias Correct Answers refers to the negative attitude
of the examiner towards a certain language, dialect, or culture;
, low expectations from instructors can cause low results (the
Pygmalion effect); can cause negative results on the results
Audio-Lingual Method Correct Answers uses only the target
language; introduces new vocabulary through dialogues; teacher
presents grammar through examples and analyzes the target
language; also teaches the culture of the target language
Auxilary Verb Correct Answers be, do, have, will ,shall
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) Correct
Answers language skills used to communicate with others in
everyday activities; children acquire it naturally in t heir social
environment from their parents, teachers, other children, and the
media; gestures, body language , and facial expressions offer
contextual support; usually takes from 6 months to 2 years
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills(BICS) Correct
Answers learners must acquire to function in social situations
Beliefs and customs Correct Answers have a strong emotional
influence on ELLs and should always be respected; no effort
should be made to change these institutional values
Bilingual Educational Models Correct Answers begin teaching
in the ELLs native language as the required English skills of the
student are developed
Bilingualism Correct Answers occurs over time; requires
commitment, encouragement, and language routines; fluency
increases with time and practice
