1. What is the main focus of the Direct Method in language teaching?
A) Grammar instruction
B) Translation of words
C) Natural language acquisition
D) Memorization of vocabulary
Answer: C) Natural language acquisition
2. In the Direct Method, how are grammar rules typically taught?
A) Through explicit explanation
B) Through memorization of rules
C) Implicitly, through context and usage
D) Through translation exercises
Answer: C) Implicitly, through context and usage
3. Which of the following is most emphasized in the Direct
Method?
A) Use of the students' native language
B) Use of the target language only
C) Teaching through translations
D) Focus on writing skills
Answer: B) Use of the target language only
4. The Direct Method promotes which of the following as a
learning strategy?
A) Extensive use of the student's native language
B) Teacher explanation in the mother tongue
C) Immersion in the target language
D) Emphasis on rote memorization of vocabulary
Answer: C) Immersion in the target language
5. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the Direct
Method?
A) Teaching grammar explicitly
B) Emphasis on listening and speaking
C) Use of real-life situations
D) Avoidance of translation
Answer: A) Teaching grammar explicitly
6. What role does the teacher play in the Direct Method
classroom?
A) The teacher is a primary source of grammar explanations
B) The teacher provides direct translations
C) The teacher models the language and facilitates communication
D) The teacher only monitors written work
Answer: C) The teacher models the language and facilitates communication
7. In the Direct Method, students are encouraged to:
A) Memorize long lists of vocabulary
B) Translate sentences from their native language
C) Speak and think directly in the target language
D) Focus on learning grammatical rules
Answer: C) Speak and think directly in the target language
8. What is the Direct Method's stance on the use of the native
language in the classroom?
A) It is essential for explaining difficult concepts
B) It should be avoided as much as possible
C) It is used occasionally for translation exercises
D) It is used for group discussions
Answer: B) It should be avoided as much as possible
9. Which of the following is a typical activity in the Direct Method?
A) Translation exercises
B) Reading aloud from a grammar book
C) Role-playing and conversations
D) Writing essays in the native language
Answer: C) Role-playing and conversations
10. How does the Direct Method treat vocabulary acquisition?
A) By memorizing word lists and their translations
B) By learning vocabulary in context through immersion
C) By repeating grammar rules aloud
D) By using dictionaries to find meanings
Answer: B) By learning vocabulary in context through immersion
11. What is the primary advantage of the Direct Method?
A) It allows learners to become fluent more quickly
B) It ensures a deep understanding of grammar
C) It makes use of advanced technological tools
D) It focuses solely on reading and writing
Answer: A) It allows learners to become fluent more quickly
12. Which of the following activities is typically avoided in a Direct
Method classroom?
A) Pair work
B) Listening to native speakers
C) Reading authentic materials
D) Translation exercises
Answer: D) Translation exercises
13. In the Direct Method, what is the teacher's primary role during
lessons?
A) To provide detailed explanations of grammar rules
B) To create a communicative environment where students practice speaking
C) To assign homework based on translation exercises
D) To correct students' mistakes immediately after each sentence
Answer: B) To create a communicative environment where students practice speaking
14. Which of the following is a key feature of the Direct Method’s
approach to pronunciation?
A) Pronunciation is taught only through written exercises
B) Correct pronunciation is emphasized through repetition and drills
C) Pronunciation is not a priority
D) Pronunciation is taught through memorizing phonetic symbols
Answer: B) Correct pronunciation is emphasized through repetition and drills
15. In the Direct Method, students learn grammar:
A) Through explicit instruction and rules
B) Through writing exercises in the target language
C) By practicing it in context during communication activities
D) By translating texts into their native language
Answer: C) By practicing it in context during communication activities
16. The Direct Method is most closely associated with which of the
following teaching styles?
A) Traditional grammar-translation
B) Communicative language teaching
C) Audio-lingual method
D) Task-based language teaching
Answer: B) Communicative language teaching
17. Which of the following is NOT a typical classroom activity in
the Direct Method?
A) Drilling vocabulary in context
B) Conducting spontaneous conversations
C) Translating sentences between languages
D) Using visuals and real-life objects
Answer: C) Translating sentences between languages
18. The Direct Method is particularly effective for:
A) Teaching advanced grammar
B) Teaching reading comprehension
C) Fostering speaking and listening skills
D) Focusing on the writing skills
Answer: C) Fostering speaking and listening skills
19. Which of the following statements best describes the Direct
Method’s view on error correction?
A) Errors should be corrected immediately after they occur
B) Errors should be ignored to encourage communication
C) Errors are corrected only in written form
D) Errors should be corrected through written tests and homework
Answer: B) Errors should be ignored to encourage communication
20. What is the main disadvantage of the Direct Method?
A) It is difficult for students to learn advanced vocabulary
B) It requires that students already have strong reading skills
C) It can be challenging for beginners who lack basic language knowledge
D) It overemphasizes grammar at the expense of speaking
Answer: C) It can be challenging for beginners who lack basic language knowledge
