Question

The role of extensive reading in second/foreign language learning is to:

• A. To primarily focus on the explicit teaching of grammar rules.
• B. Play a vital role in fluency and comprehension
• C. To require the memorization of new vocabulary items from a given list.
• D. To solely prepare learners for in-depth literary analysis and criticism.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Play a vital role in fluency and comprehension

• Learners are exposed to large amounts of meaningful language.

• Reading improves passive vocabulary and understanding.

• It creates natural language acquisition.