Praxis 5362 Test Questions and Answers

clause a segment of a sentence that consists of a subject and a predicate. subordinate clause "dependent clause"; cannot stand alone as a sentence and must be accompanied by an independent clause. main clause (independent clause) expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. code-switching occurs when a speaker alternates between two or more languages. (ex. the speaker used manubrio in the speaker's native language while speaking in English for the rest of the exchange). hypercorrection when rules of grammar and language are misapplied, over applied, or otherwise used in a way that tries to create correct usage of the English language and thereby gets it wrong. (ex. It is I! Instead of It is me; octopuses) assimilation the process of a group's language and/or culture coming to resemble those of another group. (ex. A woman from the West might wear a head covering in an Eastern country to adapt to that culture). The minority culture is fully absorbed into the majority culture. Reflects the belief that one must give up one's original culture in order to fit into the mainstream culture. acculturation the transfer of values and customs from one group to another. (ex. Japanese people dressing in Western clothing). The modification of the culture of a group or individual as a result of contact with a different culture. Occurs when the minority culture changes but is still able to retain unique cultural markers of language, food and customs. A two-way process, b/c both cultures (minority and majority) are changed. encapsulation ignorance or lack of knowledge of another's cultural background, and failure to recognize the significance that a person's culture plays on their current life situation and view of the world.