Question

What does the “Monitor” do according to the Monitor Hypothesis?

• A. It helps produce spontaneous speech.
• B. It checks and corrects language output using learned grammar rules.
• C. It helps with vocabulary memorization.
• D. It increases fluency by encouraging faster speech.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It checks and corrects language output using learned grammar rules.

The monitor is part of the learned system and acts as an editor. It checks output for errors based on conscious grammar knowledge. The monitor does not generate speech; that’s the role of the acquired system.