Theories
Terms and Definitions
Parts of Speech A
Parts of Speech B
Morphemes & PoS
600

Who proposed the Language Learning-Acquisition Theory?

Stephen Krashen

600

In derivation of words, what does the affix "rupt" in the words "disrupt, interrupt, erupt"  mean?

break

600

Identify the specific part of speech of the underlined word in this sentence:

“I’m the greatest,” he said jokingly, as he flexed his almost nonexistent muscles.


Adverb of Manner

600

Intensive or Reflexive Pronoun:

I sculpted the national heroes' figures myself.

Intensive Pronoun

700

Input Hypothesis is represented as (i + 1). What does the (i+1) mean?

input should be one step beyond the learner’s current ability.

700

In derivation of words, what does the affix "junct" in the word "adjunct" mean?

join

700

What is the possessive pronoun of "they"?

theirs

700

Identify the speci

No one has ever become poor by giving.

Indefinite Pronoun

700

Identify what specific type of Bound Morpheme is used in the underlined word in the sentence:

Alexander is an excellent student.

Derivational Bound Morpheme

800

Who proposed the Social Learning Theory which states that children learn through imitation?

Albert Bandura

800

Words used to connect words, phrases and clauses.

Conjuctions

800

Identify the specific part of speech of the underlined word in this sentence:

She's not only a talented singer but also a fine actress.

Correlative Conjunction

800

Identify what type of referencing is used:

“I know! Well, they’d better get here soon or it‘ll get cold.”

Exophoric Referencing

800

Identify what specific type of morpheme is used in the underlined word in the sentence:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Lexical Morpheme

900

In Affective Filter Hypothesis, give the 4 variables that affect students' learning.

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Motivation
  • Self-confidence
900

What is the other term for "linking verb"?

Copula Verb / Copular Verb

900

Arrange the sentence:

Italian A on the wall old wonderful clock is hanging.

A wonderful old Italian clock is hanging on the wall. 

900

Identify what type of referencing is used:

When I met her, Mary looked ill."

Endophoric - Cataphoric Referencing

900

Identify what specific type of morpheme is used in the underlined word in the sentence:

Bread and butter is my favorite breakfast. 

Functional Morpheme

1500

It is a term proposed by linguist Noam Chomsky which is defined as a hypothetical tool in the human brain that lets children learn and understand language quickly. It asserts that humans are born with the instinct or "innate facility" for acquiring language. 

Language Acquisition Device (LAD)