1. Language teaching is mainly based on which disciplines?
(a) Linguistics and Psychology (b) Physics and Chemistry (c) Economics and Sociology (d) Mathematics and Biology.
✔ Answer: (a).
🔍 Explanation: Language teaching draws its principles mainly from linguistics and psychology.
2. Linguistics is the scientific study of —
(a) Literature (b) Language (c) Culture (d) Society.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Linguistics deals with the scientific analysis of language structure and use.
3. Which theory considers language as a system of structures?
(a) Functional linguistics (b) Structural linguistics (c) Humanistic theory (d) Constructivism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Structural linguistics emphasizes sentence patterns and structures.
4. Structural linguistics laid the foundation of —
(a) Grammar Translation Method (b) Direct Method (c) Audio-Lingual Method (d) Communicative Method.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Audio-Lingual Method is based on structural and behaviourist principles.
5. According to structural linguistics, language learning is —
(a) Creative expression (b) Habit formation (c) Social interaction (d) Emotional development.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Structural linguistics views language learning as habit formation.
6. Functional linguistics emphasizes —
(a) Form of language (b) Rules of grammar (c) Use of language (d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Functional linguistics focuses on how language is used for communication.
7. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is based on —
(a) Structural linguistics (b) Functional linguistics (c) Behaviourism (d) Grammar Translation.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: CLT emphasizes communicative functions of language.
8. Who propounded Transformational–Generative Grammar?
(a) Skinner (b) Piaget (c) Chomsky (d) Pavlov.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Noam Chomsky introduced Transformational–Generative Grammar.
9. According to Chomsky, language learning is —
(a) Mere imitation (b) Habit formation only (c) Rule-governed and creative (d) Conditioning.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Chomsky emphasized creativity and rule-based learning.
10. The concept of ‘competence and performance’ was given by —
(a) Skinner (b) Rogers (c) Chomsky (d) Vygotsky.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Chomsky differentiated between knowledge of language and its use.
11. Educational foundations stress that teaching should be —
(a) Teacher-centred (b) Exam-oriented (c) Child-centred (d) Book-centred.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Modern education emphasizes learner-centred teaching.
12. The principle “simple to complex” belongs to —
(a) Linguistic foundation (b) Educational foundation (c) Behaviourism (d) Humanism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: It is a basic educational principle.
13. Behaviourism is also known as —
(a) Mentalist theory (b) Stimulus–Response theory (c) Constructivism (d) Humanistic theory.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Behaviourism explains learning through stimulus and response.
14. The chief exponent of Behaviourism is —
(a) Chomsky (b) Skinner (c) Piaget (d) Rogers.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: B.F. Skinner is the main behaviourist.
15. Behaviourism considers language learning as —
(a) Social interaction (b) Habit formation (c) Emotional process (d) Natural growth.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Repetition and reinforcement form habits.
16. In behaviourism, learning takes place through —
(a) Insight (b) Discovery (c) Reinforcement (d) Intuition.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Reinforcement strengthens correct responses.
17. Repetition and drills are emphasized in —
(a) Cognitive theory (b) Behaviourism (c) Humanism (d) Constructivism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Drill is a key technique of behaviourism.
18. Cognitivism is also known as —
(a) Behaviourist theory (b) Mentalist theory (c) Social theory (d) Emotional theory.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Cognitivism focuses on mental processes.
19. The concept of Language Acquisition Device (LAD) was proposed by —
(a) Skinner (b) Piaget (c) Chomsky (d) Maslow.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: LAD explains innate language learning ability.
20. Cognitivism views learners as —
(a) Passive imitators (b) Mechanical learners (c) Active thinkers (d) Conditioned beings.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners actively process language rules.
21. Constructivism emphasizes —
(a) Rote learning (b) Habit formation (c) Knowledge construction (d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners construct knowledge through experience.
22. The concept of ZPD was given by —
(a) Piaget (b) Skinner (c) Vygotsky (d) Chomsky.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: ZPD is a key idea of Vygotsky.
23. Scaffolding is related to —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Constructivism (c) Structuralism (d) Functionalism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Scaffolding supports learners within ZPD.
24. Humanistic psychology stresses the role of —
(a) Drill (b) Reinforcement (c) Emotion and motivation (d) Punishment.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Humanism values emotional well-being.
25. The chief proponent of humanistic psychology is —
(a) Pavlov (b) Skinner (c) Rogers (d) Chomsky.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Carl Rogers emphasized learner-centered education.
26. A stress-free classroom is supported by —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Structuralism (c) Humanistic approach (d) Grammar Translation.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Humanism focuses on learner comfort and confidence.
27. The natural order of language learning is —
(a) Reading → Writing → Listening → Speaking
(b) Writing → Reading → Speaking → Listening
(c) Listening → Speaking → Reading → Writing
(d) Speaking → Listening → Writing → Reading.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Language develops from listening to writing.
28. Motivation in language learning can be —
(a) Only intrinsic (b) Only extrinsic (c) Both intrinsic and extrinsic (d) Neither.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Both internal and external motivation help learning.
29. The principle of individual difference means —
(a) All learners are same
(b) Teaching should be rigid
(c) Learners differ in ability
(d) Only intelligent learners succeed.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners vary in ability, background, and pace.
30. Accuracy and fluency in language teaching should be —
(a) Ignored
(b) Taught separately
(c) Balanced
(d) Replaced by grammar.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Both accuracy and fluency are equally important.
31. Which principle states that language learning should move from oral to written form?
(a) Principle of interest (b) Principle of gradation (c) Principle of natural order (d) Principle of motivation.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Natural order follows listening and speaking before reading and writing.
32. The principle of habit formation is closely related to —
(a) Cognitivism (b) Behaviourism (c) Humanism (d) Constructivism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Behaviourism emphasizes habit formation through practice.
33. Mother-tongue interference should be —
(a) Encouraged (b) Ignored (c) Controlled (d) Fully accepted.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Early control prevents wrong language habits.
34. Motivation in language learning mainly helps in —
(a) Memorization only (b) Faster and effective learning (c) Examination success only (d) Grammar learning.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Motivation accelerates learning and retention.
35. Which principle emphasizes learner participation?
(a) Principle of activity (b) Principle of accuracy (c) Principle of habit (d) Principle of correlation.
✔ Answer: (a).
🔍 Explanation: Learning by doing is the core of activity principle.
36. “Learning by doing” is associated with —
(a) Principle of drill (b) Principle of activity (c) Principle of gradation (d) Principle of accuracy.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Active involvement enhances language learning.
37. Practice and drill are most useful in teaching —
(a) Literature (b) Pronunciation and structure (c) Creativity (d) Imagination.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Drills strengthen pronunciation and sentence patterns.
38. The principle of individual difference suggests that teaching should be —
(a) Uniform (b) Rigid (c) Flexible (d) Mechanical.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners differ in ability and pace.
39. Gradation in language teaching means —
(a) Random selection of content
(b) Simple to difficult arrangement
(c) Teaching only grammar
(d) Teaching only vocabulary.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Proper sequencing ensures effective learning.
40. “Concrete to abstract” is related to —
(a) Principle of interest (b) Principle of gradation (c) Principle of motivation (d) Principle of fluency.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Gradation follows concrete experiences first.
41. The principle of correlation means language learning should be linked with —
(a) Grammar rules only
(b) Life situations and other subjects
(c) Textbooks only
(d) Examination syllabus only.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Language should relate to real-life contexts.
42. Accuracy in language learning refers to —
(a) Speed of speaking
(b) Correct use of language
(c) Fluency only
(d) Creativity.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Accuracy means correctness in grammar and usage.
43. Fluency in language learning refers to —
(a) Error-free writing
(b) Fast reading
(c) Smooth and natural expression
(d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Fluency emphasizes smooth communication.
44. According to principles, accuracy should come —
(a) After fluency
(b) Before fluency
(c) Along with fluency
(d) Without fluency.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Balanced development of accuracy and fluency is essential.
45. The teacher’s role in modern language teaching is that of a —
(a) Dictator (b) Examiner (c) Facilitator (d) Controller.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Teachers guide and support learning.
46. Creating a language-rich environment is the responsibility of the —
(a) Learner (b) Examiner (c) Teacher (d) Curriculum only.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Teacher provides opportunities for language exposure.
47. Constructive feedback helps learners to —
(a) Feel punished
(b) Improve language skills
(c) Avoid learning
(d) Depend on memorization.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Feedback guides improvement.
48. Interaction in classroom is especially stressed by —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Constructivism (c) Structuralism (d) Grammar Translation.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Constructivism values social interaction.
49. Which theory considers learning as an active mental process?
(a) Behaviourism (b) Cognitivism (c) Structuralism (d) Audio-lingualism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Cognitivism emphasizes thinking and rule formation.
50. Drill and repetition are least emphasized in —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Audio-Lingual Method (c) Cognitivism (d) Structural approach.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Cognitivism focuses on understanding, not drills.
51. Humanistic approach promotes —
(a) Fear-based learning
(b) Punishment
(c) Learner autonomy
(d) Mechanical practice.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Humanism values independence and self-growth.
52. Emotional security of learners is emphasized in —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Humanism (c) Structuralism (d) Functionalism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Humanistic psychology focuses on emotions.
53. Suggestopedia is based on —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Cognitivism (c) Humanistic psychology (d) Structural linguistics.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Suggestopedia reduces stress and anxiety.
54. Silent Way method is influenced by —
(a) Behaviourism (b) Humanism (c) Grammar Translation (d) Structuralism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Silent Way promotes learner independence.
55. The aim of Communicative Language Teaching is to develop —
(a) Grammatical accuracy only
(b) Literary appreciation
(c) Communicative competence
(d) Memorization skill.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: CLT focuses on real-life communication.
56. Communicative competence includes —
(a) Only grammar
(b) Only vocabulary
(c) Ability to use language appropriately
(d) Writing skill only.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Proper use in context is essential.
57. Language teaching should move from —
(a) Abstract to concrete
(b) Difficult to easy
(c) Known to unknown
(d) Written to oral.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learning builds on prior knowledge.
58. Educational foundations ensure teaching is —
(a) Mechanical
(b) Child-centred
(c) Teacher-dominated
(d) Exam-oriented only.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Education focuses on learner needs.
59. Which principle helps in sustaining learner attention?
(a) Principle of drill
(b) Principle of interest
(c) Principle of habit
(d) Principle of accuracy.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Interest keeps learners engaged.
60. The ultimate goal of language teaching is —
(a) Passing examinations
(b) Memorizing grammar
(c) Effective communication
(d) Learning literature only.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Language is primarily a tool for communication.
61. Which linguistic theory emphasizes communication over structure?
(a) Structural linguistics (b) Functional linguistics (c) Behaviourism (d) Transformational grammar.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Functional linguistics focuses on use and meaning in communication.
62. The Audio-Lingual Method mainly depends on —
(a) Cognitive psychology (b) Behaviourism (c) Humanism (d) Constructivism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Audio-Lingual Method is based on stimulus–response theory.
63. According to behaviourists, errors should be —
(a) Encouraged (b) Ignored (c) Immediately corrected (d) Appreciated.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Immediate correction prevents formation of bad habits.
64. Which theory opposes the idea that language is learned only by imitation?
(a) Behaviourism (b) Cognitivism (c) Structuralism (d) Audio-lingualism.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Cognitivism stresses creativity and rule formation.
65. Language Acquisition Device (LAD) suggests that language learning is —
(a) Fully environmental
(b) Completely mechanical
(c) Partly innate
(d) Based only on reinforcement.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: LAD supports the innate capacity for language.
66. Which psychologist is associated with constructivism?
(a) Skinner (b) Rogers (c) Piaget (d) Pavlov.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Jean Piaget emphasized knowledge construction.
67. Vygotsky highlighted the importance of —
(a) Drill and practice
(b) Reinforcement
(c) Social interaction
(d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learning occurs through interaction.
68. ZPD refers to —
(a) What learners can do alone
(b) What learners can never do
(c) Gap between actual and potential development
(d) Fixed intelligence level.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: ZPD shows learning potential with guidance.
69. Scaffolding means —
(a) Testing learners
(b) Providing temporary support
(c) Punishing mistakes
(d) Giving notes only.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Support is gradually withdrawn as learner improves.
70. Which approach emphasizes learner’s feelings and emotions?
(a) Structuralism (b) Behaviourism (c) Humanism (d) Audio-lingualism.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Humanism values emotional aspects of learning.
71. Maslow is known for —
(a) Reinforcement theory
(b) Hierarchy of needs
(c) Language drills
(d) Grammar rules.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Motivation depends on need fulfillment.
72. A teacher following humanistic approach should —
(a) Create fear
(b) Encourage competition only
(c) Create a supportive environment
(d) Focus only on syllabus.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Emotional safety enhances learning.
73. Which principle states that learning depends on learner’s curiosity?
(a) Principle of habit
(b) Principle of interest
(c) Principle of drill
(d) Principle of accuracy.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Interest motivates effective learning.
74. Which principle supports learner involvement in classroom activities?
(a) Principle of activity (b) Principle of correlation (c) Principle of accuracy (d) Principle of habit.
✔ Answer: (a).
🔍 Explanation: Active participation strengthens learning.
75. Drill is most effective for teaching —
(a) Composition writing
(b) Creative expression
(c) Sentence patterns
(d) Literature.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Repetition fixes sentence structures.
76. The principle of gradation avoids —
(a) Sequencing
(b) Sudden difficulty
(c) Simple content
(d) Planning.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Gradation ensures smooth progression.
77. Correlation in language teaching connects language with —
(a) Only grammar
(b) Other subjects and life
(c) Examinations only
(d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Meaningful context enhances learning.
78. Fluency without accuracy may lead to —
(a) Effective communication
(b) Confidence
(c) Incorrect language use
(d) Better grammar.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Accuracy ensures correctness.
79. Accuracy without fluency results in —
(a) Smooth speech
(b) Hesitant communication
(c) Better expression
(d) Faster learning.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Learners may know rules but cannot speak smoothly.
80. The teacher as a facilitator means the teacher —
(a) Controls everything
(b) Dictates learning
(c) Guides learners
(d) Punishes errors.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Teacher supports learning process.
81. Language-rich environment helps in developing —
(a) Only writing skill
(b) Only reading skill
(c) Overall language competence
(d) Examination skill only.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Exposure enhances all skills.
82. Constructive feedback should be —
(a) Harsh
(b) Discouraging
(c) Helpful and corrective
(d) Ignored.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Feedback improves performance.
83. Which method reduces anxiety in language learning?
(a) Grammar Translation
(b) Audio-Lingual
(c) Suggestopedia
(d) Structural method.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Suggestopedia promotes relaxed learning.
84. Silent Way encourages learners to —
(a) Depend on teacher
(b) Memorize rules
(c) Discover language rules
(d) Repeat drills.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners actively discover patterns.
85. Communicative competence includes grammatical, sociolinguistic and —
(a) Mathematical competence
(b) Strategic competence
(c) Literary competence
(d) Mechanical competence.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Strategic competence helps manage communication.
86. CLT classroom mostly involves —
(a) Lecture method
(b) Translation exercises
(c) Pair and group work
(d) Silent reading only.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Interaction is central to CLT.
87. Which principle ensures teaching according to learner capacity?
(a) Habit formation
(b) Individual difference
(c) Correlation
(d) Drill.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Learners differ in ability.
88. Motivation is strongest when learning is —
(a) Forced
(b) Fear-based
(c) Meaningful
(d) Mechanical.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Meaningful tasks increase motivation.
89. Educational principles aim at —
(a) Teacher comfort
(b) Learner development
(c) Syllabus completion only
(d) Examination results only.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Education focuses on learner growth.
90. The psychological basis of language teaching explains —
(a) What to teach
(b) How language works
(c) How learners learn language
(d) What syllabus to follow.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Psychology studies learning processes.
91. Linguistic foundations mainly help teachers to understand —
(a) Examination pattern (b) Structure and use of language (c) Student psychology (d) Classroom management.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Linguistics explains how language is structured and used.
92. Psychological foundations of language teaching focus on —
(a) Syllabus design
(b) How learners learn language
(c) Teaching materials
(d) Examination techniques.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Psychology studies mental and behavioral learning processes.
93. Structural linguistics stresses the importance of —
(a) Vocabulary lists
(b) Sentence patterns
(c) Literary texts
(d) Translation.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Sentence structures form the core of structural linguistics.
94. Habit formation in language learning requires —
(a) Occasional practice
(b) Continuous practice
(c) No correction
(d) Silence.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Repetition reinforces correct habits.
95. Reinforcement in behaviourism is used to —
(a) Punish learners
(b) Encourage correct response
(c) Discourage practice
(d) Promote silence.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Reinforcement strengthens learning.
96. Which method is least concerned with emotional factors?
(a) Humanistic approach
(b) Suggestopedia
(c) Behaviourism
(d) Silent Way.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Behaviourism focuses on observable behavior, not emotions.
97. Cognitivism believes language learning is —
(a) Mechanical
(b) Passive
(c) Creative and rule-based
(d) Conditioned.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Cognitivism emphasizes creativity and mental processing.
98. LAD supports the view that language learning is —
(a) Fully learned
(b) Fully taught
(c) Partly innate
(d) Accidental.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Humans are born with language capacity.
99. Constructivism sees the learner as —
(a) Passive receiver
(b) Imitator
(c) Knowledge constructor
(d) Memorizer.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners actively build knowledge.
100. Social interaction is central to —
(a) Behaviourism
(b) Structuralism
(c) Constructivism
(d) Grammar Translation.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Constructivism highlights social learning.
101. Humanistic psychology emphasizes —
(a) Drill and practice
(b) Fear and punishment
(c) Self-confidence and motivation
(d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Emotional well-being supports learning.
102. Maslow’s theory relates motivation to —
(a) Reinforcement
(b) Needs satisfaction
(c) Language drills
(d) Grammar learning.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Needs must be met for motivation.
103. Natural order principle supports —
(a) Writing first
(b) Reading first
(c) Listening first
(d) Grammar first.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Listening precedes other skills.
104. Habit formation principle warns against —
(a) Practice
(b) Repetition
(c) Mother-tongue interference
(d) Drill.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: MT interference leads to wrong habits.
105. Motivation is necessary because it —
(a) Forces learning
(b) Slows learning
(c) Drives learning
(d) Stops errors.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Motivation energizes learning.
106. The principle of interest helps in —
(a) Reducing syllabus
(b) Maintaining learner attention
(c) Controlling class
(d) Teaching grammar only.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Interest sustains engagement.
107. Activity-based learning ensures —
(a) Passive learning
(b) Mechanical learning
(c) Active participation
(d) Silent classroom.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learning by doing improves retention.
108. Gradation prevents learning from becoming —
(a) Logical
(b) Sequential
(c) Difficult suddenly
(d) Planned.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Gradation ensures smooth progress.
109. Correlation principle links language with —
(a) Grammar only
(b) Literature only
(c) Life situations
(d) Examinations.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Real-life connection makes learning meaningful.
110. Balance of accuracy and fluency leads to —
(a) Memorization
(b) Effective communication
(c) Exam success only
(d) Translation skill.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Both are essential for communication.
111. Modern teacher’s role is primarily —
(a) Instructor
(b) Dictator
(c) Facilitator
(d) Examiner.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Teacher supports learner-centered learning.
112. A supportive classroom environment encourages —
(a) Fear
(b) Silence
(c) Risk-taking in language use
(d) Punishment.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners try using language freely.
113. Communicative competence focuses on —
(a) Rule memorization
(b) Translation
(c) Appropriate language use
(d) Writing skill only.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Proper usage in context matters.
114. CLT discourages —
(a) Interaction
(b) Pair work
(c) Mechanical drills
(d) Communication.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: CLT focuses on meaningful communication.
115. Suggestopedia aims to —
(a) Increase fear
(b) Reduce anxiety
(c) Promote drill
(d) Teach grammar only.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Relaxation improves learning.
116. Silent Way believes learning occurs through —
(a) Teacher explanation
(b) Learner discovery
(c) Translation
(d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Learners actively discover rules.
117. Individual difference principle demands —
(a) Same method for all
(b) Rigid syllabus
(c) Flexible teaching
(d) Fixed pacing.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Learners differ in abilities.
118. Psychological theories help teachers to —
(a) Frame questions
(b) Understand learner behavior
(c) Select textbooks only
(d) Conduct exams.
✔ Answer: (b).
🔍 Explanation: Psychology explains learning behavior.
119. The ultimate aim of language teaching is —
(a) Grammar mastery
(b) Literary appreciation
(c) Effective communication
(d) Memorization.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Language is a tool for communication.
120. Effective language teaching requires integration of —
(a) Only linguistics
(b) Only psychology
(c) Theory and practice
(d) Examination techniques.
✔ Answer: (c).
🔍 Explanation: Theory guides effective classroom practice.
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