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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AND TESTING GRAMMAR

Objectives:

1. Discuss the importance of grammatical competence;
2. Compare and contrast elements of language;

3. Construct graphic organizer depicting the relationship of each

elements of language to each other.

On your Mark!

DIRECTIONS: Write TRUE if the statements below are CORRECT. Otherwise,

Write False. Write your answer at the end of each statement.

1. “Grammar” refers to the correct construction of sentences.
2. Grammar includes strict theoretical units.

3. Syntax and grammar are same terms.
4. Every language, though different, follows the same rule of grammar.

5. Prefixes, infixes, and suffixes are examples of Morphemes.

6. “Fire!” is a complete sentence.
7. The smallest unit of sound in a language system cannot affect the meaning.

8. It isn’t important to correct errors in spoken grammar.
9. People who are particular with grammar rules are called “descriptivists”.

10. The statement “The old man the boat” is grammatically correct.

Think Tank!

1. How many questions were you able to answer correctly?

2. Based on the statements above, how broad is your understanding of

grammar?

Teaching and Assessment of Grammar 1