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What is "self-correction"?
When learners correct their own mistakes.
What is "peer correction"?
When classmates correct each other.
What does "elicitation" mean in error correction?
The teacher asks questions to guide the learner to the correct answer.
What is "recasting"?
The teacher repeats the student’s sentence correctly without pointing out the error.
What is "explicit correction"?
The teacher directly tells the student what the mistake is and how to fix it.
What type of correction is saying, “Do you mean ‘goes’ instead of ‘go’?”
Clarification request.
What is "metalinguistic feedback"?
Giving comments or questions about the grammar of the sentence.
True or False: Teachers should always correct every mistake.
False
When should errors be corrected immediately?
During accuracy-focused activities.
When is it better to delay error correction?
During fluency activities like speaking tasks.
Why is error correction important?
It helps learners improve and avoid repeating mistakes.
What should teachers consider before correcting?
The learner's level and the type of mistake.
