What is a pedagogical grammar?

A grammar designed to help 2nd language learners focus on difficult areas.

A set of cognitive rules for combining words to express ideas

Which approach is recommended when teaching grammar to learners?

Emphasize frequent items that are important for meaning.

Which of the following is an example of a difficult area in English grammar for learners?

Verb use (tenses, modal, phrasal verbs).

What is the difference between 'I like coffee' and 'I’d like a coffee'?

They express different functions: a general preference/a specific request.

According to the book, what is 'bad grammar' from a linguistic perspective?

Systematic grammatical differences between language varieties.

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Questions on the first chapter of "Structure and Meaning in English Language: A Guide for Teachers", by Graeme Kennedy.

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1
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the importance of word order in English grammar?
The dog bit the man.
The man bit the dog.
Both A and C.
Bit the dog man the.
2
What is a pedagogical grammar?
A set of random grammar rules.
A grammar that ignores erros made by learners.
A grammar for formal writing only.
A grammar designed to help 2nd language learners focus on difficult areas.
3
What is grammar?
A list of vocabulary words
Rules for spelling and punctuation
A set of cognitive rules for combining words to express ideas
Guidelines for polite language use
4
Which approach is recommended when teaching grammar to learners?
Teach all grammatical structures at once.
Emphasize frequent items that are important for meaning.
Use only authentic texts from corpora.
Focus on rare, complex structures first.
5
Which of the following is an example of an ungrammatical construction (marked with an asterisk in grammar studies)?
I was write a letter.
They are going to the park.
She had dinner at 5pm.
I was writing a letter.
6
Which of the following is an example of a difficult area in English grammar for learners?
Verb use (tenses, modal, phrasal verbs).
Spelling common words.
Learning colors.
Alphabet pronunciation.
7
What is the difference between 'I like coffee' and 'I’d like a coffee'?
They express different functions: a general preference/a specific request.
They are grammatically incorrect.
One is formal, the other is informal.
They are synonyms with no difference.
8
What term describes the idea that all languages share common grammatical features?
Descriptive grammar.
Pedagogical grammar.
Universal grammar.
Syntax theory.
9
According to the book, what is 'bad grammar' from a linguistic perspective?
Any sentence that breaks traditional grammar rules.
Slang or informal language.
Systematic grammatical differences between language varieties.
Errors made by language learners.
10
Which pair shows an early grammatical relationship expressed by children?
Sara break (agent and action)
Dirty floor (possessor and possession)
Cup floor (thing or person and place)
Broom sweep (action and instrument)

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