Which term refers to a sample of the target language used to demonstrate and model language for learners (such as a sentence or a pattern)?

• A. Model sentence
• B. Marker sentence
• C. Maze
• D. Mechanical activities

Answer: (A)

Model sentences are samples of the target language used to demonstrate how language works and to provide a concrete pattern for learners to imitate. They show the exact word order, grammar, and common constructions in a real context, giving students a clear template to study and reproduce. Using a model sentence helps learners notice how the pieces fit together and then practice forming their own sentences with the same structure, which supports both accuracy and fluency. For example, presenting a sentence like “I enjoy reading on weekends” illustrates subject-verb agreement, verb +-ing form, and where adverbs can go, so students can pattern their own sentences after it. Other terms don’t fit as well for this purpose: a marker sentence isn’t the standard label for an instructional exemplar, and maze or mechanical activities refer to types of tasks rather than a ready-made language model.