Question

What is the role of the 'monitor' in speech production according to Krashen?

• A. Facilitating the initial unconscious acquisition of grammar.
• B. Ensuring the comprehension of spoken and written language.
• C. Correcting and polishing acquired language
• D. Promoting spontaneous and fluent speech without conscious effort.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Correcting and polishing acquired language

• The monitor does not create speech—it edits it.

• It helps make speech more accurate and refined.

• It acts like an internal grammar checker.

• It depends on previously learned rules.