Which stage involves controlled practice of the target language after learners have seen examples?

Which stage involves controlled practice of the target language after learners have seen examples?

• A. Restricted use
• B. Free practice
• C. Guided exploration
• D. Review

Answer: (A)

The stage being tested is about practicing the language in a controlled, limited way after students have been exposed to examples. This phase focuses on accuracy, with activities that constrain usage (prompts, patterns, drills, or guided repetitions) and teacher support to ensure correct forms are used. The aim is to consolidate what learners have seen and prevent errors from becoming entrenched before they try more open-ended use. Free practice would push students to use language more freely and creatively, which lowers the level of guidance. Guided exploration is about helping learners discover patterns rather than practicing fixed forms with control. Review centers on repeating previously learned material rather than practicing new forms in a controlled setting.

The stage being tested is about practicing the language in a controlled, limited way after students have been exposed to examples. This phase focuses on accuracy, with activities that constrain usage (prompts, patterns, drills, or guided repetitions) and teacher support to ensure correct forms are used. The aim is to consolidate what learners have seen and prevent errors from becoming entrenched before they try more open-ended use.

Free practice would push students to use language more freely and creatively, which lowers the level of guidance. Guided exploration is about helping learners discover patterns rather than practicing fixed forms with control. Review centers on repeating previously learned material rather than practicing new forms in a controlled setting.