1.
The grammar translation method focuses on:
A. All of the above
B. Translating from the L1 to the target language
C. Constant review and drills of the target language
D. Focuses on learning rules of the language and working with texts.
2. One advantage to using the grammar translation method for acquiring a
L2 is:
A. Student creates conversation
B. Student is able to communicate with others of the language using his
background knowledge
C. All of the above
D. Student has background information/rules to help piece together
grammatically and conversationally correct sentences
3. A disadvantage to using the grammar translation method for
language acquisition is:
A. Students are engaged and on task
B. None of the above
C. Students are able to learn language easily
D. Not learner centered
4. In what content area is the grammar translation method more
easily used?
A. Fine arts
B. Mathematics
C. Reading/English Language Arts
D. Science
5. Consider the following scenario when answering the
question: John is given a reading passage in his L1. His
teacher has him complete exercises where he translates to
his target language. This scenario illustrates grammar
translation.
A. True
B. False
6. Students taught using the grammar translation method
primarily use their target language
A. True
B. False
7. The grammar translation method focuses on translation
to dead languages such as Latin.
A. True
B. False
8. What types of classroom activities would a teacher use
in the classroom if they were instructing according to the
grammar translation method?
A. Translation of reading passages to the target language
B. Conjugation of verbs
C. All of the above
D. Grammar drills
9. What is another name for the grammar translation
method?
A. The TPR method
B. The cognitive behavioral approach
C. None of the above
D. The Prussian method
10. The grammar translation method involves mostly
spoken communication or listening comprehension
A. True
B. False
11. Which of the following is NOT the technique used
in this method?
A. Role play
B. Memorization
C. Cognates
D. Translation
12. In GTM, what areas of language are emphasized?
A. Sentence structure and pronunciation
B. Sentence structure and grammar
C. Grammar and vocabulary
D. Vocabulary and pronunciation
13. In GTM, how is grammar learned?
A. Inductively and implicitly
B. Deductively and explicitly
C. Deductively and implicitly
D. Inductively and explicitly
14. Which is NOT a goal of GTM?
A. To appreciate foreign language
B. To help students familiarize with their native language
C. To help students grow intellectually
D. To learn to think in the target language
15. In GTM, how is meaning made clear to students?
A. By translating to students’ target language
B. By translating to students’ native language
C. By negotiating the meaning
D. By listening comprehension
PART II: TRUE or FALSE
1. Native language is NOT allowed.
2. GTM was called the Classical Method because it
was used teaching of classical languages a long
time ago.
3. The teacher is the authority in the classroom.
4. The fundamental purpose is to be able to speak
and listen to the target language.
5. Having the students get the correct answer is
considered very important.
PART II: TRUE or FALSE
6. It is NOT possible to find native language equivalents for
all target words.
7. The ability to communicate in the target language is NOT
a goal of foreign language.
8. Literary language is superior to spoken language.
9. It is NOT important for students to learn about the form of
the target language.
10. It is believed that studying a foreign language provides
students with good mental exercise which helps develop
their minds.
