Bilingualism and Multilingualism in Education

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What is the term used to describe the ability to speak and understand two or more languages?

  1. Bilingualism

  2. Multilingualism

  3. Polyglottism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bilingualism, multilingualism, and polyglottism all refer to the ability to speak and understand two or more languages.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of bilingualism in education?

  1. Improved academic performance

  2. Enhanced cognitive skills

  3. Increased cultural awareness

  4. Difficulty in learning a third language


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bilingualism has been shown to have many benefits in education, including improved academic performance, enhanced cognitive skills, and increased cultural awareness. There is no evidence to suggest that bilingualism makes it more difficult to learn a third language.

What is the term used to describe the use of two or more languages in the same classroom?

  1. Bilingual education

  2. Multilingual education

  3. Dual language education

  4. Immersion education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dual language education is a type of bilingual education in which students are taught in two languages, typically their native language and a second language.

Which of the following is NOT a type of bilingual education?

  1. Transitional bilingual education

  2. Maintenance bilingual education

  3. Dual language education

  4. Subtractive bilingual education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subtractive bilingual education is not a type of bilingual education. It is a term used to describe the process by which a person loses their native language and adopts a second language.

What is the term used to describe the use of a student's native language in the classroom?

  1. Native language instruction

  2. L1 instruction

  3. Home language instruction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Native language instruction, L1 instruction, and home language instruction all refer to the use of a student's native language in the classroom.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with bilingualism in education?

  1. Language interference

  2. Code-switching

  3. Accent discrimination

  4. Improved academic performance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved academic performance is not a challenge associated with bilingualism in education. In fact, bilingualism has been shown to have many benefits for academic achievement.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a person loses their native language and adopts a second language?

  1. Subtractive bilingualism

  2. Additive bilingualism

  3. Balanced bilingualism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subtractive bilingualism is the process by which a person loses their native language and adopts a second language.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to subtractive bilingualism?

  1. Immigration

  2. Assimilation

  3. Language policies

  4. Bilingual education


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bilingual education is not a factor that can contribute to subtractive bilingualism. In fact, bilingual education has been shown to help students maintain their native language and culture.

What is the term used to describe the use of two or more languages in a society?

  1. Bilingualism

  2. Multilingualism

  3. Diglossia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Multilingualism is the term used to describe the use of two or more languages in a society.

Which of the following is NOT a type of multilingualism?

  1. Individual multilingualism

  2. Societal multilingualism

  3. Institutional multilingualism

  4. National multilingualism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National multilingualism is not a type of multilingualism. It is a term used to describe the use of two or more languages in a nation.

What is the term used to describe the use of two languages in a society, with one language being dominant and the other being used in specific domains?

  1. Diglossia

  2. Bilingualism

  3. Multilingualism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diglossia is the term used to describe the use of two languages in a society, with one language being dominant and the other being used in specific domains.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with multilingualism in education?

  1. Language interference

  2. Code-switching

  3. Accent discrimination

  4. Increased academic performance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased academic performance is not a challenge associated with multilingualism in education. In fact, multilingualism has been shown to have many benefits for academic achievement.

What is the term used to describe the use of a student's native language and a second language in the classroom?

  1. Bilingual education

  2. Multilingual education

  3. Dual language education

  4. Immersion education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dual language education is a type of bilingual education in which students are taught in two languages, typically their native language and a second language.

Which of the following is NOT a type of dual language education?

  1. Transitional bilingual education

  2. Maintenance bilingual education

  3. One-way dual language education

  4. Two-way dual language education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One-way dual language education is not a type of dual language education. It is a term used to describe a type of bilingual education in which students from one language group are taught in two languages, while students from the other language group are taught only in the majority language.

What is the term used to describe a type of bilingual education in which students from two language groups are taught in both languages?

  1. Transitional bilingual education

  2. Maintenance bilingual education

  3. Two-way dual language education

  4. Immersion education


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Two-way dual language education is a type of bilingual education in which students from two language groups are taught in both languages.

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