CALP Final Practice Test Question And Answers
100% Correct
1. Which of the following statements best describes the complementarity
principle? - ANSWER C. Bilinguals use their languages separately or together
contingent on the context.
2. The common underlying proficiency model proposes that bilinguals... -
ANSWER A. use both languages to engage with one single form of thinking.
3. The main difference between BICS and CALP is... - ANSWER C. based on
academic language -- CALP promotes the use of academic language
BICS (Basic interpersonal communication skills) refers to conversational fluency -
the ability to talk about objects or experiences in face-to-face familiar contexts.
CALP (Cognitive academic language proficiency) is the oral and written language
needed to succeed in school subjects.
4. Which of the following scenarios is the best example of an ideology of
pluralism? - ANSWER B. Allowing students to converse in the minority
language with peers to chat about their home
practices regarding reading habits.
5. The court case that ruled that not providing linguistic support in emerging
bilingual students' home
language is a violation of the 14th amendment. - ANSWER A. Lau v. Nichols
100% Correct
1. Which of the following statements best describes the complementarity
principle? - ANSWER C. Bilinguals use their languages separately or together
contingent on the context.
2. The common underlying proficiency model proposes that bilinguals... -
ANSWER A. use both languages to engage with one single form of thinking.
3. The main difference between BICS and CALP is... - ANSWER C. based on
academic language -- CALP promotes the use of academic language
BICS (Basic interpersonal communication skills) refers to conversational fluency -
the ability to talk about objects or experiences in face-to-face familiar contexts.
CALP (Cognitive academic language proficiency) is the oral and written language
needed to succeed in school subjects.
4. Which of the following scenarios is the best example of an ideology of
pluralism? - ANSWER B. Allowing students to converse in the minority
language with peers to chat about their home
practices regarding reading habits.
5. The court case that ruled that not providing linguistic support in emerging
bilingual students' home
language is a violation of the 14th amendment. - ANSWER A. Lau v. Nichols
