CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Language Learning Theory · medium
Which one of the following is NOT true of language learning?
Answer
The correct answer is B: Grammatical rules are important for learning a language.. Modern language pedagogy (especially constructivist and communicative approaches) holds that explicit grammatical rules are NOT primary in language learning. Language is best acquired through meaningful use and context, with grammar emerging naturally.
A.Reading is making meaning.
B.Grammatical rules are important for learning a language.✓ Correct
C.Language learning takes time.
D.Language learning needs a context.
Explanation
Modern language pedagogy (especially constructivist and communicative approaches) holds that explicit grammatical rules are NOT primary in language learning. Language is best acquired through meaningful use and context, with grammar emerging naturally. Reading as meaning-making, time-taking nature, and contextual needs are all true. Hence option (2) is NOT true.
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