Morphosyntactic Errors
Phonological Errors
Lexical Errors
Semantic Errors
Pragmatic Errors
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What do morphosyntactic errors refer to?
Errors related to grammar, including mistakes in word order, tenses, and conjugation.
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What is a phonological error?
Errors in pronunciation, such as mispronouncing a word.
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What are lexical errors?
Mistakes involving incorrect vocabulary usage.
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What are semantic errors?
Errors that confuse the meaning of the conversation.
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What are pragmatic errors?
Errors in the use of language in context, such as issues with formality or social appropriateness.
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Which type of error is the most commonly addressed by instructors?
Morphosyntactic errors/Syntactic Errors
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Phonological errors can also include mistakes in what other aspects of speech?
Stress, intonation, pauses, and rhythm.
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What might a lexical error look like in a language learner?
Using a word from their native language (L1) when they don’t know the English word.
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Which type of error does Yoshida use to categorize anything that is not morphosyntactic, phonological, or lexical?
Semantic errors.
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What does the term "register" refer to in pragmatic errors?
The level of formality or informality used in speech.
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Give an example of a morphosyntactic error.
Using the wrong tense, give an example:
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Which type of error do learners tend to catch the most, according to research?
Phonological errors.
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Why is it important to correct lexical errors?
To help broaden the learner’s vocabulary and ensure clearer communication.
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Give an example of a semantic error in communication.
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Give an example of a pragmatic error related to formality.
Using informal language in a professional setting, like saying "Hey" instead of "Hello."
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What kind of particles are affected by morphosyntactic errors?
Grammatical particles, such as prepositions.
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Give an example of a phonological error in English.
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What should teachers do when correcting a lexical error?
Provide the correct term in a supportive and non-punitive way.
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Why is correcting semantic errors important?
Because they can lead to misunderstandings and disrupt the flow of communication.
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How can non-verbal gestures be part of pragmatic errors?
Incorrect or inappropriate body language or gestures can lead to misunderstandings in communication.
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Why do instructors focus heavily on morphosyntactic errors?
Because they relate to the structure of the language, which is essential for clear communication.
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Why are phonological errors so important in second language learning?
Because incorrect pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings in communication.
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Give an example of a lexical error that could occur in an English class
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How does Yoshida’s view of semantic errors differ from Mendez and Cruz’s perspective?
Mendez and Cruz include pragmatic errors under semantic errors, while Yoshida separates them.
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Why did Mendez and Cruz suggest including pragmatic errors as a unique category?
Because they felt pragmatic errors were distinct enough from semantic errors to be treated separately.