Topic 3 and 4: Concepts of Grammar and Why it is Essential

Question 1

refers to the rules of a language governing the sounds, words, sentences, and other elements, as well as their combination and interpretation.

Answer 1

Grammar

Question 2

is the underlying structure of a language that any native speaker of that language knows intuitively.

Answer 2

Grammar

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE.

The systematic description of the features of a language is also a grammar.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

what are the features of a language

Answer 4

phonology (sound), morphology (system of word formation), syntax (patterns of word arrangement), and semantics (meaning).

Question 5

language can be either

Answer 5

diachronic (its development through time) or synchronic (its state at a particular time)

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE
The study of grammatical theory has been of interest to philosophers, anthropologists, psychologists, and literary critics over the decades.

Answer 6

FALSE - CENTURIES

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE

Today, grammar exists as a field within linguistics but still retains a relationship with these other disciplines.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

TRUE OR FALSE
Linguists believe that language is the soul of a community, a source of dignity and prestige for all people and stands as the “mine” of a local community for the outsiders to explore.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

According to ______grammar is an important feature of language that allows human beings to communicate successfully with each other.

Answer 9

Schneider (2005)

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE
It is essential for students to have a good working knowledge of the grammar rules of a language, specifically English, because it will not only make them appear intelligent and educated but it will also give them credibility.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

What is the benefit of grammar to students

Answer 11

• Knowledge of grammar rules will allow students to manipulate the language and
• will allow them to produce authentic communicative language.
• It will allow them to express exactly what they want to say.

Question 12

According to ______ “grammar is the key.”

Answer 12

Gleason (1965)

Question 13

According to _______ “the basic structure of language rests on grammar,”

Answer 13

Feldman (2006)

Question 14

According to ________ “languages possess grammatical system to express meanings.”

Answer 14

Wilkins (2010)

Question 15

She believes that grammar instruction is part of language teaching and that there should be concern for linguistic accuracy from the beginning of instruction. She argues for the new role of grammar and the reasons for teaching grammar by making the following contentions

Answer 15

Celce-Murcia (1991)

Question 16

Celce-Murcia (1991) Made the following contentions

Answer 16

(1) Existing research strongly suggests some focus on form may be necessary for learners to achieve accuracy as well as fluency in the second language (L2);
(2) A grammarless approach to language teaching can lead to the development of a broken, ungrammatical, pidginized form of the target language beyond which the students rarely progress;
(3) It is unwise to dismiss grammar instruction altogether for there is at present no convincing evidence that to do so would ultimately be beneficial to second language learning and especially those who need to achieve a high level of proficiency and accuracy; and (4) Cultural expectations demand that teaching grammar be continued because literate and well-educated students may become frustrated and annoyed if the teacher does not provide adequate opportunity for them, to focus on the aspects of the target language.