1) Which of the following is NOT a limitation of contrastive analysis? a) It over-predicts errors b) It identified similarities and differences between L1 and L2 c) It doesn’t account for developmental errors (e.g. simplification, overgeneralization). 2) Which of the following is FALSE about error analysis? a) Error analysis describes learner error. b) Error analysis attempts to find out what learners know about L2. c) Error analysis predicts learner error. d) Error analysis holds that L2 learner language is a rule-governed system. 3) _________ refers to learner’s developing second language knowledge. It presents characteristics of L2 as well as influences of a learner's L1.  a) interlanguage b) fossilization c) target language d) bilingualism 4) According to Selinker, _______________ occurs when some features of the L2 stop changing, even after instruction or exposure to the target language.. a) transfer b) errors c) interlanguage d) fossilization 5) In connection to the acquisition of phonology, it has been shown that intelligibility can be improved ... a) when instruction focuses on the individual sounds of the language (i.e., on segmental features). b) when instruction focuses on rhythm, stress and intonation (i.e., suprasegmental features). c) when instruction focuses on segmental and suprasegmental features. 6) Which of the following factors contribute to L2 learner pronunciation development? a) When L1 and L2 are not distant. b) When learners are exposed to L2 for extended periods of time. c) Both A and B d) Neither A nor B

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