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In a multilingual and diverse English language classroom, teachers frequently encounter learner errors rooted in L1 interference, developmental overgeneralization, and fossilization. Consider the following pedagogical propositions regarding error analysis and remediation in diverse settings:I. Interlanguage represents a linguistic system distinct from both the native language and the target language, serving as a dynamic, evolving cognitive construct that reflects the learner's current rule approximations.II. Overt, immediate, and punitive error correction should be universally prioritized across all communicative activities to eradicate developmental errors instantly before they lead to permanent fossilization.III. Contrastive analysis helps educators predict potential syntactic and phonological learning difficulties by systematically comparing the structures of the learner's mother tongue with English.Identify the option that correctly evaluates the validity of propositions I, II, and III.
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Statement I is correct because Interlanguage is a linguistic concept describing the structured, transitional system constructed by a second language learner. Statement III is correct because contrastive analysis hypothesis posits that structural differences between L1 and L2 cause predictable learning difficulties and errors. Statement II is incorrect because immediate, punitive, and obsessive error correction during fluency-based communicative tasks can induce anxiety and hinder risk-taking; modern pedagogy advocates for balanced, context-sensitive feedback rather than blanket punitive correction.
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