CSET world language: Subtest IV
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Question 1
Elective bilingualism
Correct Answer
majority member learning second language without losing first languages. Elective bilingualism is whereby L2 is acquired
through language classes, and have been immersed by choice in a social context for a prolonged period of time where
the L2 language is spoken as the L1.
Question 2
Circumstantial bilingualism
Correct Answer
learning language to survive. Circumstantial bilinguals, on the other hand, are forced to relocate to a new country and
must learn the new language for survival. The child learners will enter a "functional" stage of learning the language after
about two years of being in a new country. This means that they will basically be fluent and able to function in all aspects
of life with needed written and oral language skills. Interestingly, when the child has reached this stage, they will begin to
avoid using their native language. However, this native language will still be present in the way they both speak and
write. Adult learners will most likely not enter the functional stage until they have been in the new country for 10 years.
They will also remain native language preferent.
Question 3
Language skills
Correct Answer
observable, clearly defined components of language
Question 4
Language competence
Correct Answer
inner, mental representation of language. Linguistic competence is the system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native
speakers of a language. It is distinguished from linguistic performance, which is the way a language system is used in
communication.
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,Question 5
Language performance
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outward evidence of language competence
Question 6
Language achievement
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outcome of formal instruction
Question 7
Balanced bilingual
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someone who is equally competent in two languages
Question 8
Semilingual
Correct Answer
someone who does not have total competency in either language. A semilingual is defined as a person who know two
languages but exhibit low profile in both, that involves have poor vocabulary and wrong grammar.
Question 9
Oracy
Correct Answer
Receptive skill: listening, Productive skill: speaking
Question 10
Literacy
Correct Answer
Receptive skill: reading, Productive skill: writing
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, Question 11
fractional view of bilingualism
Correct Answer
bilinguals as being the equivalent of two monolin-guals in one person. This view considers bilinguals as developing
parallel linguistic competence in both languages simultaneously, and studies following this perspective often compare
bilinguals with monolinguals.
Question 12
Holistic view of bilingualism
Correct Answer
bilingual doesn't equal two monolinguals in one person, can't measure against native speaker. Different languages in
different contexts. each bilingual is a unique individual who integrates knowledge of and from both languages
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(Updated for 2026) Exam Prep Pack | A+ Questions
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VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Elective bilingualism
Correct Answer
majority member learning second language without losing first languages. Elective bilingualism is whereby L2 is acquired
through language classes, and have been immersed by choice in a social context for a prolonged period of time where
the L2 language is spoken as the L1.
Question 2
Circumstantial bilingualism
Correct Answer
learning language to survive. Circumstantial bilinguals, on the other hand, are forced to relocate to a new country and
must learn the new language for survival. The child learners will enter a "functional" stage of learning the language after
about two years of being in a new country. This means that they will basically be fluent and able to function in all aspects
of life with needed written and oral language skills. Interestingly, when the child has reached this stage, they will begin to
avoid using their native language. However, this native language will still be present in the way they both speak and
write. Adult learners will most likely not enter the functional stage until they have been in the new country for 10 years.
They will also remain native language preferent.
Question 3
Language skills
Correct Answer
observable, clearly defined components of language
Question 4
Language competence
Correct Answer
inner, mental representation of language. Linguistic competence is the system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native
speakers of a language. It is distinguished from linguistic performance, which is the way a language system is used in
communication.
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,Question 5
Language performance
Correct Answer
outward evidence of language competence
Question 6
Language achievement
Correct Answer
outcome of formal instruction
Question 7
Balanced bilingual
Correct Answer
someone who is equally competent in two languages
Question 8
Semilingual
Correct Answer
someone who does not have total competency in either language. A semilingual is defined as a person who know two
languages but exhibit low profile in both, that involves have poor vocabulary and wrong grammar.
Question 9
Oracy
Correct Answer
Receptive skill: listening, Productive skill: speaking
Question 10
Literacy
Correct Answer
Receptive skill: reading, Productive skill: writing
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, Question 11
fractional view of bilingualism
Correct Answer
bilinguals as being the equivalent of two monolin-guals in one person. This view considers bilinguals as developing
parallel linguistic competence in both languages simultaneously, and studies following this perspective often compare
bilinguals with monolinguals.
Question 12
Holistic view of bilingualism
Correct Answer
bilingual doesn't equal two monolinguals in one person, can't measure against native speaker. Different languages in
different contexts. each bilingual is a unique individual who integrates knowledge of and from both languages
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