Question

Which of the following, explains the main reason grammar translation approaches are ineffective? Group of answer choices Grammar translation approaches dominated second language instruction for so many years that now they have become obsolete. Grammar translation approaches involve focusing on language rules and working with written texts; however, these approaches fail to develop communicative competence in the target language. Grammar translation approaches focus on providing real context for language teaching and the development of various deductive strategies. Grammar translation approaches involve focusing on language development while teaching content subject matter as a way to teach a second language.

Answer 1

Grammar translation approaches involve focusing on language rules and working with written texts; however, these approaches fail to develop communicative competence in the target language.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ineffective means that it is unsuccessful or that it does not produce any significant or desired effect. As a result, grammar translation approaches are considered inadequate and poor because do not help learners to acquire communicative competence in the target language.

The rest of the options are incorrect because they fail to indicate any undesired effects of grammar translation approaches.