Questions on General Concepts:

1. What is the main focus of the Grammar-Translation Method?

o A) Communication fluency
o B) Vocabulary acquisition
o C) Grammar and translation accuracy
o D) Pronunciation practice
Answer: C) Grammar and translation accuracy
2. Which of the following best describes the role of the teacher in the Grammar-
Translation Method?
o A) Facilitator of interactive learning
o B) Sole authority in language learning
o C) Guide for practical communication
o D) Organizer of group activities
Answer: B) Sole authority in language learning
3. What kind of activities are most common in the Grammar-Translation Method?
o A) Listening and speaking tasks
o B) Grammar drills and translation exercises
o C) Immersive language activities
o D) Collaborative group projects
Answer: B) Grammar drills and translation exercises
4. In the Grammar-Translation Method, students primarily work with:
o A) Oral practice and conversations
o B) Written texts and grammar rules
o C) Listening comprehension
o D) Cultural exploration
Answer: B) Written texts and grammar rules
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Grammar-Translation
Method?
o A) Focus on grammar rules
o B) Emphasis on vocabulary memorization
o C) Use of native language in the classroom
o D) Encouragement of spontaneous speech
Answer: D) Encouragement of spontaneous speech
Questions on Techniques and Practices:
6. In GTM, translations are typically done from:
o A) Target language to native language
o B) Native language to target language
o C) Both directions equally
o D) Neither, as translation is not used
Answer: B) Native language to target language
7. Which of the following is a common feature of a Grammar-Translation Method
lesson?
 o A) Focus on communicative competence
o B) Use of extensive real-world conversations
o C) Focus on sentence-level translation tasks
o D) Active student discussions in the target language
Answer: C) Focus on sentence-level translation tasks
8. What is a primary aim of the Grammar-Translation Method?
o A) Achieve fluency in conversation
o B) Learn grammatical rules in depth
o C) Understand cultural nuances of the target language
o D) Build listening and speaking skills
Answer: B) Learn grammatical rules in depth
9. How does the Grammar-Translation Method treat the use of the target language in
the classroom?
o A) It promotes the use of only the target language
o B) It encourages the use of both languages
o C) It restricts the use of the target language
o D) It completely avoids the use of the native language
Answer: C) It restricts the use of the target language
10. Which of the following is often emphasized in vocabulary learning under the
Grammar-Translation Method?
o A) Words are learned through context and speaking
o B) Words are learned through lists and memorization
o C) Vocabulary is learned through immersion experiences
o D) Vocabulary is learned exclusively by reading aloud
Answer: B) Words are learned through lists and
memorization
Questions on Strengths and Weaknesses:
11. One advantage of the Grammar-Translation Method is:
o A) High levels of student fluency in speaking
o B) Extensive exposure to authentic language use
o C) Emphasis on understanding grammar deeply
o D) Focus on intercultural communication
Answer: C) Emphasis on understanding grammar deeply
12. A major criticism of the Grammar-Translation Method is:
o A) It does not provide enough grammar instruction
o B) It neglects speaking and listening skills
o C) It uses too many group activities
o D) It relies on student-generated material
Answer: B) It neglects speaking and listening skills
13. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the Grammar-Translation Method?
o A) Detailed understanding of grammar rules
o B) Improvement in reading and writing skills
o C) Rapid conversational fluency
 o D) Easy to implement with large classes
Answer: C) Rapid conversational fluency
14. What is a common criticism of the Grammar-Translation Method in terms of
motivation?
o A) It tends to make language learning monotonous and boring
o B) It is highly motivating due to its interactive nature
o C) It promotes too much creativity in learning
o D) It encourages spontaneous interaction in the target language
Answer: A) It tends to make language learning
monotonous and boring
15. In terms of language proficiency, the Grammar-Translation Method is most likely
to develop:
o A) Speaking and listening abilities
o B) Fluency and ease of communication
o C) Reading and writing proficiency
o D) Pronunciation accuracy
Answer: C) Reading and writing proficiency
Historical and Theoretical Context:
16. The Grammar-Translation Method is most closely associated with:
o A) The Audio-Lingual Method
o B) The Direct Method
o C) Classical language teaching
o D) Communicative Language Teaching
Answer: C) Classical language teaching
17. Which historical period is the Grammar-Translation Method most closely
associated with?
o A) The Renaissance
o B) The Middle Ages
o C) The 18th and 19th centuries
o D) The 20th century
Answer: C) The 18th and 19th centuries
18. Which language teaching approach served as a precursor to the Grammar-
Translation Method?
o A) Natural Approach
o B) Direct Method
o C) Classical Method
o D) Audiolingual Method
Answer: C) Classical Method
19. The Grammar-Translation Method originally developed as a way to teach which
languages?
o A) Living spoken languages
o B) Classical languages like Latin and Greek
o C) Indigenous languages
 o D) Modern foreign languages
Answer: B) Classical languages like Latin and Greek
20. Which theoretical view of language acquisition is most closely associated with the
Grammar-Translation Method?
o A) Behaviorist theory
o B) Nativist theory
o C) Cognitive theory
o D) Innatist theory
Answer: A) Behaviorist theory
Questions on Application:
21. In a typical Grammar-Translation Method classroom, how is error correction
handled?
o A) Errors are ignored to encourage natural speech
o B) Errors are corrected immediately, often by the teacher
o C) Errors are discussed in peer groups for correction
o D) Students are encouraged to self-correct only
Answer: B) Errors are corrected immediately, often by the
teacher
22. Which of the following is an example of a common task in a Grammar-Translation
Method lesson?
o A) Role-playing dialogues in the target language
o B) Memorizing and translating sentences
o C) Listening to authentic audio materials
o D) Using language games for learning
Answer: B) Memorizing and translating sentences
23. How does the Grammar-Translation Method typically assess student progress?
o A) Through oral communication assessments
o B) Through grammar and translation tests
o C) Through listening comprehension tests
o D) Through group project presentations
Answer: B) Through grammar and translation tests
24. Which of the following is an example of a typical homework assignment in the
Grammar-Translation Method?
o A) Write a short story in the target language
o B) Memorize vocabulary through flashcards
o C) Translate a passage from the target language into the native
language
o D) Record a conversation with a classmate
Answer: C) Translate a passage from the target language
into the native language
25. In a Grammar-Translation Method class, what kind of language input is most likely
to be used?
o A) Authentic, real-life conversations
o B) Texts with grammatical explanations and examples
o C) Video recordings of native speakers
o D) Group discussions on current events
Answer: B) Texts with grammatical explanations and
examples