According to Vivian Cook, learning vocabulary is only about learning word translations. True or False
False
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Why can learners sound too direct or too formal in English? A) They do not know enough vocabulary/ B) They transfer pragmatic norms from their L1/ C) They use incorrect verb tenses
B. They transfer pragmatic norms from their L1
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What is โinterlanguageโ? A) A random mix of the first and second language/ B) A temporary learner system with its own rules/ C) The correct native-like language system
B. A temporary learner system with its own rules
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In the past, how was second language learning mainly understood? A) As habit formation/ B) As learning through exposure only/ C) As using language creatively
A. As habit formation
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Which of the following is an example of a pragmatic routine? A) Forming the past tense of regular verbs/ B) Memorizing new vocabulary/ย C) Using conventional expressions for requests or apologies
A) Using conventional expressions for requests or apologies
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What does it really mean to โknowโ a word, according to Cook? A) To know its translation/ B) To know how it is written/ C) To know its sound, use, context and meanings.
C. To know its sound, use, context and meanings
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How is Spanish rhythm usually described? A) Stress-timed B) Syllable-timed C) Tone-timed
B) Syllable-timed
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Why is English vocabulary especially challenging for many learners? A) Because English grammar is very complex/ B)Because English cannot be translated/ C) Because many English words have multiple meanings (polysemy).
C. Because many English words have multiple meanings (polysemy)
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Pragmatic errors usually stop communication from continuing. True or False
False โ communication usually still works even when there are pragmatic errors.
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Beginner learners usually access the meaning of L2 words through their first language. True or False