Learner types

1. Students who tend to participate more actively in class with less fear of risk-taking and who tend to be more willing to practice the developing communication skill with native speakers are labeled ..........
   Answer: a. extroverts
   Explanation: Extroverts are typically more outgoing, sociable, and willing to engage in communication, even with risks involved.
2. Styles of language learning ..........
   Answer: a. are related to personality or cognition
   Explanation: Learning styles depend on individual differences in personality and cognitive processes, affecting how learners process information.
3. Training learners to reflect on their own learning and involve in the lesson through writing diaries and/or portfolios is closely associated with ..........
   Answer: d. the multiple intelligence approach
   Explanation: This approach emphasizes varied methods, including self-reflection, to cater to multiple intelligences and individual learning styles.
4. According to Krashen and Seliger, the left-brain-dominant L2 learners appear to ..........
   Answer: a. prefer a deductive style of teaching
   Explanation: Left-brain-dominant learners are analytical and prefer structured, rule-based learning methods.
5. The students who tend to participate more actively in class with less fear of risk-taking are referred to as ......
   Answer: a. extroverts
   Explanation: Extroverts' natural tendency for social interaction makes them more likely to take risks in class participation.

6. Those learners who are flexible in the face of new evidence or new situations are labeled ......
   Answer: d. field independent
   Explanation: Field-independent learners are more adaptable to new information and can work independently of external context.
7. ………. Tend to be shy and reticent, while ………. Tend to be outgoing and aggressive.
   Answer: a. introverts/extroverts
   Explanation: Introverts tend to be reserved and shy, while extroverts are more outgoing and socially active.
8. Which of the following is NOT considered a ‘personal variable’?
   Answer: d. impulsivity
   Explanation: Personal variables refer to traits such as self-esteem, motivation, and risk-taking, while impulsivity is more of a behavioral characteristic.
9. .......... is/are favorable to a right-brain-dominant student.
   Answer: b. Jigsaw puzzle activities
   Explanation: Right-brain-dominant students excel in creative and holistic tasks, like jigsaw puzzles, that involve visual-spatial skills and imagination.
10. .......... students tend to be shy and reticent, and their thoughts are typically centered on self.
    Answer: c. Introvert
    Explanation: Introverted students are more self-reflective, reserved, and tend to focus on their internal thoughts rather than outward interactions.