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CTET 1 Mar 2026 Paper 1 English, Question 99

Topic: Pedagogy of language

Q99

A teacher does actions which learners follow as directed and learners are not expected to speak or use language. What is this method known as ?

  1. (1) Dramatics
  2. (2) Total Physical ResponseCorrect answer
  3. (3) Communicative approach
  4. (4) Imitation method

Solution.

CBSE answer: (2)

Answer: (2) Total Physical Response

  1. In Total Physical Response (James Asher), the teacher gives commands and models actions, and learners respond with body movement.
  2. Learners are not pushed to speak at first; they show understanding through action, which lowers anxiety.
  3. Speech comes later, once enough listening input has built up.

Trap: imitation method and dramatics both expect learners to produce language, which the stem rules out.