In the direct method, concrete words are taught through:
ABilingual word lists
BObjects and pictures
CDictionary meanings
DTranslation exercises
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Objects and pictures
1. The direct method avoids translation.
2. Concrete vocabulary is taught through demonstration, objects and pictures.
3. Abstract vocabulary is taught by association of ideas.
4. So objects, pictures and actions are the means.
**Why not the others:** Bilingual lists, dictionary meanings and translation exercises all bring in the mother tongue, which the method avoids.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Direct method (education)", section "Principles" (revision 1368030046)_
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