Question 1

How does language reinforce social hierarchies and power structures?

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Language helps keep power in place by making certain groups seem more important than others.

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Everyone has the same words, so language is fair.

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Language makes everyone equal by helping us understand each other.

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Language doesn’t affect power—it’s just for talking.

Question 2

How can language be used to control or influence other people?

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Language can influence people by shaping how they think and feel.

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Language can’t influence anyone unless it’s written down.

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Language only shares facts—it doesn’t affect people’s choices.

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People are never affected by how things are said.

Question 3

In what ways can language empower marginalised groups?

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Language can empower marginalized groups by helping them be heard and respected.

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The verbal or non-verbal language doesn’t matter—actions are the only way to help.

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Language can not change anything for people who are already disadvantaged.

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Marginalized groups should be directed to learn the dominant language.

Question 4

What is one benefit of multilingualism?

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People who speak more than one language often think faster, remember better, and solve problems more easily

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Multilingualism makes you work harder to learn new things

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Multilingualism is only useful for gaining employment

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Speaking many languages impresses people and lowers confusion

Question 5

What is an acceptable definition of a 'strengths-based' approach to working with EAL/D students?

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A strengths-based approach focuses on what EAL/D students can do, not what they lack

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A 'strengths-based' approach to working with EAL/D students?means ignoring language barriers and treating all students the same.

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A 'strengths-based' approach to working with EAL/D students?assumes EAL/D students need less support because they already have strengths

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A 'strengths-based' approach to working with EAL/D students? focuses only on fixing students’ weaknesses in English.

Question 6

What is the primary focus of language acquisition theories in education?

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Understanding how individuals learn and develop language skills

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Focusing solely on vocabulary memorization

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Assuming language is learned only through reading

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Teaching grammar rules exclusively

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'code-switching'?

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Alternating between different languages or language varieties in conversation

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Using only one language in all situations

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Translating written text into another language word-for-word

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Mispronouncing words in a language

Question 8

What role does cultural context play in language learning?

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It influences the way language is used and understood

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It is relevant only for advanced learners

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It only affects pronunciation

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It has no impact on language learning

Question 9

What is the significance of 'language immersion' programs in education?

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They promote language proficiency through extensive exposure to the target language

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They limit the use of the target language to only written forms

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They focus only on grammar drills without real communication

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They are only for older students who already know the language

Question 10

What is the concept of 'language transfer' in the context of language learning?

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The influence of a learner's native language on their second language acquisition

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The process of learning new vocabulary only

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The ability to switch languages effortlessly

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The requirement to learn a language in a formal setting

Question 11

When Freire stated, "the problems of language always involve ideological questions and.... questions of power" which of statements was Freire refering to?

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Language reflects and shapes power in society—it’s never neutral.

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Language is a means to project grammar, vocabulary and to enhance education.

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Language problems exist based in translation and pronunciation.

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All languages are treated equally in schools and society.

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