Question

According to Krashen, what are the conditions for effectively using the 'monitor'?

• A. Knowing many vocabulary words, having a native speaker to correct errors, and being in a formal setting.
• B. Knowing the rule, focusing on correctness, and having time to use it.
• C. Avoiding spontaneous speech, memorizing grammar rules, and practicing in isolation.
• D. Being a child, having no fear of making mistakes, and learning intuitively.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Knowing the rule, focusing on correctness, and having time to use it.

For the 'monitor' to be used effectively, the learner must know the relevant rule, focus on correctness (form), and have sufficient time to apply the rule. These conditions limit the monitor's use in spontaneous conversation, where the focus is primarily on meaning. If you think about it, we only edit our language if we are writing.