Teaching Methods – MPTET Free MCQ Quiz | Global World Academy

Question 1

The main goal of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Communicative competence in real-life situations CLT's primary aim is communicative competence — the ability to use language naturally and appropriately in context.

Question 2

In the Grammar-Translation Method, which language skills are MOST neglected?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Listening and Speaking GTM focuses on reading/writing and grammar rules; oral skills (listening, speaking) are largely ignored.

Question 3

Which method strictly prohibits the use of the mother tongue (L1) inside the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Direct Method Direct Method: only the target language (L2) is used at all times — no L1 allowed.

Question 4

The Audio-Lingual Method is based on which learning theory?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Behaviourism ALM is rooted in Behaviourism — language habits are formed through stimulus-response-reinforcement drills.

Question 5

A teacher asks students to plan a school trip using English (booking tickets, writing invitations). This is:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Task-Based Learning (TBL) TBL: students use language to complete a real-world task — the task drives language use.

Question 6

In CLT, how are student errors typically treated?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D) Treated as natural learning steps; corrected gently CLT views errors as natural parts of the acquisition process — correcting harshly raises the affective filter.

Question 7

According to the principle of 'Scaffolding', a teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Provide temporary support to help learners reach the next level, then withdraw it Scaffolding: temporary, targeted support that helps a learner cross from ZPD to independent ability.

Question 8

The primary role of a language teacher in a CLT classroom is:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Facilitator who creates conditions for meaningful communication CLT shifts the teacher's role from 'sage on the stage' to 'guide on the side' — a facilitator.

Question 9

Which is a characteristic of a Task-Based Learning lesson?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) Students complete a real-world activity requiring meaningful English use TBL: real-world tasks (ordering food, planning an event) that require meaningful language use — language is a tool.

Question 10

The principle 'Teach language in context, not in isolation' means:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B) Words and structures should be taught within meaningful sentences/situations Contextual teaching: vocabulary and grammar gain real meaning when encountered in natural sentences and situations.