Test on Types of Language Syllabuses

Question 1: A criticism of the functional syllabus is that it provides strong grammatical development because important structures are frequently elicited by the functions taught.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that a criticism of the functional syllabus is its 'Weak grammar development - some important grammatical structures may not be elicited by the functions that are taught in the syllabus', indicating the opposite of strong grammatical development.

Question 2: Based on the provided study materials, what is the primary focus of bottom-up reading skills?

A. Identifying the overall meaning of a text

B. Focusing on specific text details

C. Connecting information from various sources

D. Skimming a text for its main gist

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Bottom-up skills: focus on text details'. The other options describe different aspects of reading skills, such as understanding overall meaning, connecting sources, or skimming, none of which are exclusively defined as bottom-up skills in the provided text.

Question 3: A criticism of the situational syllabus is its tendency to deal with grammar incidentally, which can lead to gaps in learners' knowledge.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state under the 'Criticism' section for Situational Syllabus that 'weak grammar – grammar dealt with incidentally → gaps in Ss’ knowledge' is a drawback.

Question 4: The Lexical Approach proposes that language is primarily built from individual words rather than multi-word combinations.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the Lexical Approach considers language to be built from lexical items and chunks, which are multi-word combinations learned and used as single items.

Question 5: According to the study materials, which statement accurately defines either 'Scope' or 'Sequence' in syllabus design?

A. Scope refers to the order in which content is taught.

B. Sequence refers to what content will be included and how much of it.

C. Scope refers to what content will be included and how much of it.

D. The materials provide detailed criteria for sequencing grammar items.

Explanation: The study materials define Scope as 'what content + how much' and Sequence as 'order of teaching'. The materials mention 'Criteria for Sequencing' but do not provide any specific criteria.