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New York State English as a Second Language
Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) ACTUAL VERIFIED
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE.pdf
Which of the following language development theories
suggests that language acquisition is facilitated by a
universal grammar and an innate language acquisition
device?
a) Behaviorist theory
b) Sociocultural theory
c) Cognitive theory
d) Universal grammar theory - Answer-d) Universal
grammar theory Explanation: Universal grammar theory,
proposed by Noam Chomsky, suggests that humans are
born with an innate language acquisition device and a set
of linguistic principles shared across all languages.
In the sentence "She eats apples," what part of speech is
"eats"?
a) Verb
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b) Noun
c) Adjective
d) Adverb - Answer-a) Verb Explanation: "Eats" is a verb in
the sentence, indicating the action performed by the
subject "she."
Which of the following is an effective strategy for
promoting oral language development in English language
learners (ELLs)?
a) Using only English in the classroom
b) Providing opportunities for authentic language use
c) Correcting ELLs' errors immediately
d) Encouraging ELLs to use their native language in class
- Answer-b) Providing opportunities for authentic language
use Explanation: Authentic language use, such as
engaging in real conversations and completing meaningful
tasks, helps ELLs develop oral language skills.
What is the term for grouping students by English
language proficiency level and providing instruction
tailored to their specific language needs?
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a) Inclusion
b) Mainstreaming
c) Differentiation
d) Sheltered instruction - Answer-d) Sheltered instruction
Explanation: Sheltered instruction involves grouping
students by English language proficiency level and
providing instruction tailored to their specific language
needs.
Which of the following is an example of a language
acquisition activity that promotes listening comprehension
skills?
a) Writing a paragraph
b) Reading a passage aloud
c) Watching a video with subtitles
d) Completing a grammar worksheet - Answer-c) Watching
a video with subtitles Explanation: Watching a video with
subtitles allows ELLs to practice listening comprehension
skills while also reinforcing vocabulary and grammar in
context.
New York State English as a Second Language
Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) ACTUAL VERIFIED
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE.pdf
Which of the following language development theories
suggests that language acquisition is facilitated by a
universal grammar and an innate language acquisition
device?
a) Behaviorist theory
b) Sociocultural theory
c) Cognitive theory
d) Universal grammar theory - Answer-d) Universal
grammar theory Explanation: Universal grammar theory,
proposed by Noam Chomsky, suggests that humans are
born with an innate language acquisition device and a set
of linguistic principles shared across all languages.
In the sentence "She eats apples," what part of speech is
"eats"?
a) Verb
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b) Noun
c) Adjective
d) Adverb - Answer-a) Verb Explanation: "Eats" is a verb in
the sentence, indicating the action performed by the
subject "she."
Which of the following is an effective strategy for
promoting oral language development in English language
learners (ELLs)?
a) Using only English in the classroom
b) Providing opportunities for authentic language use
c) Correcting ELLs' errors immediately
d) Encouraging ELLs to use their native language in class
- Answer-b) Providing opportunities for authentic language
use Explanation: Authentic language use, such as
engaging in real conversations and completing meaningful
tasks, helps ELLs develop oral language skills.
What is the term for grouping students by English
language proficiency level and providing instruction
tailored to their specific language needs?
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a) Inclusion
b) Mainstreaming
c) Differentiation
d) Sheltered instruction - Answer-d) Sheltered instruction
Explanation: Sheltered instruction involves grouping
students by English language proficiency level and
providing instruction tailored to their specific language
needs.
Which of the following is an example of a language
acquisition activity that promotes listening comprehension
skills?
a) Writing a paragraph
b) Reading a passage aloud
c) Watching a video with subtitles
d) Completing a grammar worksheet - Answer-c) Watching
a video with subtitles Explanation: Watching a video with
subtitles allows ELLs to practice listening comprehension
skills while also reinforcing vocabulary and grammar in
context.
