MCQ ENGLISH METHOD: ELT Resources - Dictionary, Thesaurus, Electronic Media

(MCQs) focusing on English Language Teaching (ELT) resources like dictionaries, thesauruses, and electronic media:

1. What is the primary purpose of using a dictionary in English language teaching (ELT)?

   a) To entertain students with word games

   b) To provide definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples of words

   c) To confuse students with complex vocabulary

   d) To increase the cost of textbooks

2. Which of the following features is commonly found in a dictionary?

   a) Only definitions

   b) Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, pronunciations, and usage examples

   c) Only pronunciations

   d) Only usage examples

3. What is the main advantage of using a thesaurus in ELT?

   a) It provides definitions of words

   b) It helps students improve their vocabulary by offering synonyms and antonyms

   c) It is entertaining

   d) It decreases the availability of resources

4. What does the term "thesaurus" refer to in ELT?

   a) A book containing definitions of words

   b) A book containing synonyms and antonyms of words

   c) A book containing only pronunciations of words

   d) A book containing usage examples of words

5. How can electronic media, such as websites and apps, enhance ELT?

   a) By increasing the cost of resources

   b) By providing access to interactive exercises, audiovisual materials, and online dictionaries

   c) By making resources less accessible

   d) By decreasing the quality of resources

6. Which of the following is a potential benefit of using electronic media in ELT?

   a) Decreasing student engagement

   b) Providing access to authentic language materials and resources from around the world

   c) Making resources more expensive

   d) Decreasing the availability of resources

7. What role does technology play in accessing electronic media for ELT?

   a) It's not necessary

   b) It provides convenience and flexibility for accessing resources anytime, anywhere

   c) It makes resources less accessible

   d) It decreases the quality of resources

8. How do dictionaries and thesauruses differ in terms of the information they provide?

   a) Dictionaries provide definitions, while thesauruses provide synonyms and antonyms

   b) Dictionaries provide synonyms, while thesauruses provide definitions

   c) Dictionaries and thesauruses provide the same information

   d) Dictionaries provide pronunciations, while thesauruses provide usage examples

9. Which of the following is an advantage of using electronic dictionaries and thesauruses over print versions?

   a) They are less accurate

   b) They require an internet connection

   c) They often provide additional features like audio pronunciation and search functions

   d) They are more expensive

10. How do dictionaries, thesauruses, and electronic media collectively contribute to language learning and teaching?

    a) By making learning more difficult

    b) By providing diverse resources for vocabulary development, language comprehension, and language production

    c) By increasing the length of textbooks

    d) By decreasing the quality of teaching materials

Answers:

1. b) To provide definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples of words

2. b) Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, pronunciations, and usage examples

3. b) It helps students improve their vocabulary by offering synonyms and antonyms

4. b) A book containing synonyms and antonyms of words

5. b) By providing access to interactive exercises, audiovisual materials, and online dictionaries

6. b) Providing access to authentic language materials and resources from around the world

7. b) It provides convenience and flexibility for accessing resources anytime, anywhere

8. a) Dictionaries provide definitions, while thesauruses provide synonyms and antonyms

9. c) They often provide additional features like audio pronunciation and search functions

10. b) By providing diverse resources for vocabulary development, language comprehension, and language production