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1. 
Choose the incorrect sentence:
A.
Graphic skills correspond to writing words correctly including aspects such as capitalization, punctuation and spelling
B.
Spelling is never going to be fun for students if it is done through a series of repetitive and monotonous drills or tests
C.
In word-recognition activities, students will write the words they need and will also work with given sentences
D.
We must provide the students with strategies in order to check their spelling, becoming more autonomous in their own learning process
2. 
Regarding the correction of mistakes...
A.
We will try to avoid any mistake, no matter its relevance
B.
Instead of trying to correct every single mistake, it is wiser to focus on those mistakes that are really important to achieve comprehension of the whole
C.
We should not be over worried about mistakes, since they are something natural and necessary and positive evidence that learning is taking place
D.
A is wrong
3. 
Finish the following quote from Harmer: "If language structures make up the skeleton of language, then it is vocabulary..."
A.
"...the heart"
B.
"...that provides the vital organs and the flesh"
C.
"...the blood that runs within our body"
D.
"...the essence of our body"
4. 
Choose the incorrect sentence:
A.
To the same extent that grammar allows us to generate sentences, words are needed to express meanings
B.
The acquisition of the vocabulary of a language is as important as the acquisition of grammar
C.
It has been researched that students can learn vocabulary effectively even when it is presented in random lists of words
D.
The words a person chooses when conveying a message are of crucial importance for the appropriate understanding of the message
5. 
Entire words in a language, independent of its grammar, which covers the whole of the speaker's world, being not just a mixture of independent words, but rather being structured by extensive networks
A.
Lexicon
B.
Sense relationships
C.
Semantics
D.
Lexemes
6. 
"Brotherhood or brotherlike" would be some examples of:
A.
Lexemes
B.
Bound morphemes
C.
Semantic fields
D.
Lexical fields
7. 
The internal organizing principles that create lexical fields are known as sense relationships, and these relationships between lexemes can be analysed under two main headings:
A.
Semantics and syntax
B.
Homonymy and Polysemy
C.
Syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships
D.
Semantic Field and Basic English
8. 
Relationship between words that have the same form, either the same sound or same spelling, but have unrelated meanings (train "means of transport" and "teach")
A.
Homonymy
B.
Hyponymy
C.
Polysemy
D.
Synonymy
9. 
According to this theory, the lexical content of language should be understood as a collection of interrelated networks with relationships between words, rather than a mere aggregation of independent and unstructured list of words, with words being grouped according to different criteria
A.
Basic English
B.
General Service List
C.
Threshold Level
D.
Semantic Field
10. 
Branch or discipline of linguistics that studies how words join to form clauses and then sentences, being concerned with the function of words and their rules
A.
Morphology
B.
Affixation
C.
Pragmatics
D.
Syntax
11. 
Prepositions, conjunctions, pronouns and articles would be some examples of:
A.
Lexical morphemes
B.
Functional morphemes
C.
Inflectional morphemes
D.
Derivational morphemes
12. 
When we reduce a word in order to contribute to linguistic economy (e.g. mathematics-maths, aeroplane-plane), we are referring to:
A.
Acronyms
B.
Blendings
C.
Conversion
D.
Clippings
13. 
They can be divided, among others, into proper, common, abstract or collective
A.
Nouns
B.
Adjectives
C.
Adverbs
D.
Pronouns
14. 
It is recommended that we write our State Exams in this way, emphasizing the action and the object of a sentence, rather than the subject
A.
Gerund
B.
Active voice
C.
Passive voice
D.
Phrasal verbs
15. 
"Myself, yourself and himself" would be some examples of:
A.
Indefinite pronouns
B.
Personal pronouns
C.
Possessive pronouns
D.
Reflexive pronouns
16. 
Method that derives from the traditional approach of teaching classical languages, with the intention of enabling students to read literature in L2, studying the language in an explicit way
A.
Grammar Translation Method
B.
Gouin Series
C.
Direct Method
D.
Situational Language Teaching
17. 
Chomsky argued that humans are equipped with a Language Acquisition Device that enables us to learn a language, leading to the creation of the...
A.
Audiolingual Method
B.
Silent Way
C.
Cognitive Code Approach
D.
Community Language Learning
18. 
Teaching method developed by Lozanov, considering the physical surroundings and the atmosphere within the classroom as vital factors so as to make sure that students feel comfortable and confident
A.
Direct Method
B.
CLIL
C.
Total Physical Response
D.
Suggestopedia
19. 
Choose the incorrect sentence:
A.
Community Language Learning contributes to the achievement of communication being based on interaction with the community
B.
The Direct Method was an answer to the dissatisfaction of several European countries with the older grammar translation method, with the main objective of helping students learn how to communicate in the target language
C.
The Silent Way is a methodology of teaching language based on the idea that teachers should be as silent as possible during a class, although learners should be encouraged to speak as much as possible
D.
The CLIL Approach considers language as an aim, teaching the foreign language with the help of other subjects, like Science or History
20. 
Its main disadvantage may be that it may be lead to noise and discomfort if not used responsibly and with everyone's contribution
A.
Cooperative Language Learning
B.
Students' Centred Approach
C.
Silent Way
D.
Task-Based Approach
21. 
Its main objective is to elaborate a final product, focusing on authentic language and asking students to carry out meaningful tasks using the target language
A.
Communicative Approach
B.
Task Based Approach
C.
Cooperative Language Learning
D.
CLIL
22. 
This approach appeared from the dissatisfaction of educators and linguists with the Grammar Translation Method, as students were not learning realistic and whole language, and did not know how to communicate using appropriate language, gestures and verbal and non-verbal means of communication
A.
Silent Way
B.
Suggestopedia
C.
Total Physical Response
D.
Communicative Approach
23. 
In Task-Based Approach, students have to carry out a final task in order to solve real problems within a context, with the emphasis on the result, rather than the process
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
24. 
In the Communicative Approach, the use of the L1 is avoided, promoting the use of authentic language and enhancing real communication in real-life situations, with accuracy over fluency
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
25. 
The concept of Communicative Competence was firstly introduced by Hymes, who argued that it was impossible for people to acquire a language by simple repetition and reinforcement. However, Chomsky stated that, in order to learn a language, a native speaker does not only need to utter grammatically correct forms, but he also has to know the rules of use.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
26. 
Hymes replaced Chomsky´s notion of competence with his own concept of Communicative Competence, distinguishing the following four aspects: systematic potential, appropriacy, occurrence and discourse analysis
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
27. 
Among the different didactic principles to be considered within the English classroom, the activity principle considers that every student is unique and entails the need, with the teacher adapting the teaching methodology to the reality of the pupils
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
28. 
Whereas Constructivism considers that students are the ones who should build, enhance and coordinate their learning process, being the primary responsibility, Discovery Learning arises when students build new knowledge from knowledge previously acquired
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
29. 
Flipped classroom, also known as reverse pedagogy and class backward, is actually based on the traditional order and organization of the class, altering the order of the activities and beginning the learning process outside the classroom
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
30. 
Choose the incorrect sentence:
A.
In Primary Education, most students are not able to find the reasons to appreciate the school, feeling overwhelmed by so much homework
B.
Studying is not considered a funny subject, with students having less fun and external motivation taking place over intrinsic motivation
C.
Literature can be considered a natural activity for our students, becoming an excellent ludic didactic resource
D.
The solution would be on carrying out a methodological revolution, not focusing on the how, but rather on the what
31. 
Thanks to literature presents cognitive reasons,
A.
Learning literature constitutes a natural way of introducing the L2 to our students
B.
Students can gain vocabulary and syntax structures
C.
Literature increases the attention span of students
D.
Literature enhances collaboration. Group work, socialization and communication
32. 
In the Middle Ages, the intention of literature was to:
A.
Transmit religious beliefs
B.
Describe the ways of living of that age
C.
Persuade the readers regarding political issues
D.
Transmit information and educate
33. 
What literary work did Perrault write in the 17th century?
A.
Snow White
B.
Sleeping Beauty
C.
Gulliver Travels
D.
Peter Pan
34. 
What literary works belong to modern tales?
A.
Cinderella
B.
The Tin soldier
C.
Alice in Wonderland
D.
Snow White
35. 
Traditional poem or song for young children passed down from generation to generation that provides a nurturing experience between parents and children and which helps children to pick up the pitch and rhythm of the language
A.
Riddles
B.
Narrations
C.
Tales
D.
Nursery rhymes
36. 
Type of text in which there is a discourse with conversational interaction, involving an exchange of information, taking into account feelings or perceptions, being crucial to consider the context in which the conversation takes place
A.
Narrative text
B.
Dialogic text
C.
Argumentative text
D.
Explicative text
37. 
Which characteristic does not correspond to children's literature?
A.
It tries to avoid repetitions
B.
It expresses the children's point of view
C.
It is focused on action
D.
It is simple
38. 
What issue may we find when dealing with children's literature?
A.
The world it represents is not realistic
B.
It tends to be repetitive
C.
It can include negative connotations that may be seen as something natural by children
D.
A and C
39. 
Who was the first English printer?
A.
Daniel Defoe
B.
William Caxton
C.
Jonathan Swift
D.
Jane Taylor
40. 
Which author was strongly influenced by extreme poverty on his book Oliver Twist?
A.
Lewis Carrol
B.
J.M. Barrie
C.
Charles Dickens
D.
J.K. Rowling
41. 
Texts need to be selected carefully, because if students cannot understand them, the effect is extremely demoralizing. What author proposes the term 'affective filter hypothesis'?
A.
Krashen
B.
Chomsky
C.
Saussure
D.
Hymes
42. 
According to the while-listening stage:
A.
Activities should create expectations and interest in what learners are going to listen to, helping them to achieve previous information in order to make the listening easier and more meaningful for them
B.
Students can listen to literature plays while working in groups
C.
Students perform tasks related to what they have listened to, like theater play performances or role-plays
D.
In some activities, global understanding is encouraged, proposing extensive listening activities, for example, matching pictures or sequencing a story
43. 
Choose the incorrect sentence:
A.
Authentic texts have been designed for native speakers
B.
Non-authentic texts include materials that have been adapted so that students can understand better and recycle the vocabulary or structures they have been learning
C.
The only reason for reading or listening to literature is communicating ideas and feelings
D.
Literary texts enable students become aware of the rhythm, the use of rhyme or other stylistic effects