SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

Methods of Language Teaching & Language Variations

Q1. The Grammar-Translation Method primarily uses what as the medium of instruction?
  • A. The mother tongue
  • B. The target language only
  • C. Sign language
  • D. Computer code
Correct Answer: A. The mother tongue
Q2. A major weakness of the Grammar-Translation Method is:
  • A. Neglect of oral skills
  • B. Too much focus on speaking
  • C. Use of pictures
  • D. Too many games
Correct Answer: A. Neglect of oral skills
Q3. The Direct Method insists that grammar be taught:
  • A. Inductively through examples
  • B. Deductively from rules
  • C. Through translation
  • D. By copying
Correct Answer: A. Inductively through examples
Q4. Which method uses the target language exclusively from the very beginning?
  • A. Direct Method
  • B. Grammar-Translation Method
  • C. Bilingual Method
  • D. Translation Method
Correct Answer: A. Direct Method
Q5. The Audio-Lingual Method is associated with which psychological theory?
  • A. Behaviourism
  • B. Cognitivism
  • C. Constructivism
  • D. Humanism
Correct Answer: A. Behaviourism
Q6. A central technique of the Audio-Lingual Method is:
  • A. Pattern drilling
  • B. Translation
  • C. Free composition
  • D. Singing
Correct Answer: A. Pattern drilling
Q7. The Bilingual Method is associated with:
  • A. C. J. Dodson
  • B. James Asher
  • C. Stephen Krashen
  • D. Georgi Lozanov
Correct Answer: A. C. J. Dodson
Q8. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) shifts focus to:
  • A. Communicative competence
  • B. Translation drills
  • C. Memorising verb tables
  • D. Calligraphy
Correct Answer: A. Communicative competence
Q9. CLT typically values:
  • A. Fluency alongside accuracy
  • B. Accuracy only
  • C. Translation only
  • D. Memorisation only
Correct Answer: A. Fluency alongside accuracy
Q10. Total Physical Response (TPR) was developed by:
  • A. James Asher
  • B. C. J. Dodson
  • C. Lozanov
  • D. Wittgenstein
Correct Answer: A. James Asher
Q11. TPR is particularly suited to:
  • A. Beginners and young learners
  • B. Postgraduate scholars
  • C. Senior teachers only
  • D. Office workers
Correct Answer: A. Beginners and young learners
Q12. Suggestopedia was developed by:
  • A. Georgi Lozanov
  • B. James Asher
  • C. C. J. Dodson
  • D. Stephen Krashen
Correct Answer: A. Georgi Lozanov
Q13. Suggestopedia uses which of the following?
  • A. Music and relaxation
  • B. Strict discipline
  • C. Heavy memorisation
  • D. Pure translation
Correct Answer: A. Music and relaxation
Q14. Task-Based Language Teaching organises learning around:
  • A. Meaningful tasks
  • B. Spelling tests
  • C. Mechanical drills
  • D. Translation lists
Correct Answer: A. Meaningful tasks
Q15. The Eclectic Approach is best described as:
  • A. Principled flexibility drawing on many methods
  • B. Random choice of activities
  • C. Strict use of one method
  • D. No method at all
Correct Answer: A. Principled flexibility drawing on many methods
Q16. Structural-Situational Method organises teaching around:
  • A. Graded structures in real-life situations
  • B. Random poems
  • C. Free conversation only
  • D. Mathematics problems
Correct Answer: A. Graded structures in real-life situations
Q17. Which method emerged as a reaction against the Grammar-Translation Method?
  • A. Direct Method
  • B. Audio-Lingual Method
  • C. Bilingual Method
  • D. Suggestopedia
Correct Answer: A. Direct Method
Q18. Information-gap tasks and role plays are typical activities of:
  • A. Communicative Language Teaching
  • B. Grammar-Translation Method
  • C. Audio-Lingual Method
  • D. Direct Method
Correct Answer: A. Communicative Language Teaching
Q19. In the Bilingual Method the mother tongue is used:
  • A. In a controlled way as a bridge
  • B. Throughout entire lessons
  • C. Never
  • D. Only for tests
Correct Answer: A. In a controlled way as a bridge
Q20. Which method emphasises learners responding physically to oral commands?
  • A. Total Physical Response
  • B. Grammar-Translation
  • C. Bilingual
  • D. Suggestopedia
Correct Answer: A. Total Physical Response

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