Approaches and Methods of Teaching English (LSRW Skills) — TN TET English Questions

5 free practice questions on Approaches and Methods of Teaching English (LSRW Skills), out of 25 in this topic, for Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) aspirants. Each one shows the correct answer and a full explanation.

Q1Easy

"LSRW" in English language teaching stands for:

  1. aListening, Spelling, Reading, Words
  2. bListening, Speaking, Reading, Writing✓ Correct
  3. cLanguage, Speech, Reading, Words
  4. dLearning, Studying, Reviewing, Writing

Explanation

LSRW refers to the four fundamental language skills targeted in language teaching: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing.

Q2Easy

Listening and Reading are classified as ___ skills, while Speaking and Writing are classified as ___ skills.

  1. areceptive; productive✓ Correct
  2. bproductive; receptive
  3. cformal; informal
  4. dprimary; secondary

Explanation

Receptive skills (listening, reading) involve understanding input; productive skills (speaking, writing) involve producing output.

Q3Easy

The "Grammar-Translation Method" of language teaching primarily focuses on:

  1. aOnly spoken communication with no writing
  2. bOnly pronunciation practice
  3. cTranslating texts and memorising grammar rules and vocabulary lists✓ Correct
  4. dOnly games and songs with no grammar

Explanation

The Grammar-Translation Method is a traditional approach emphasising translation, grammar rules, and vocabulary memorisation over spoken fluency.

Q4Easy

The "Direct Method" of language teaching emphasises:

  1. aOnly teaching grammar rules explicitly with no practice
  2. bOnly translating texts word for word
  3. cTesting students only through written exams
  4. dTeaching the target language directly, without translation into the mother tongue✓ Correct

Explanation

The Direct Method avoids translation, using the target language directly for instruction and communication.

Q5Easy

"Communicative Language Teaching" (CLT) primarily emphasises:

  1. aTranslation exercises only
  2. bSilent, individual written exercises only
  3. cRote memorisation of grammar rules only
  4. dReal-life communication and meaningful interaction in the target language✓ Correct

Explanation

CLT focuses on developing learners' ability to communicate meaningfully, prioritising fluency and functional use of language.

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