-This hypothesizes that information is best retrieved in situations that are similar to those in which it was acquired. This is because when we learn something our memories also record something about the context and the way in which it was learned.
-This can explain why knowledge that is acquired mainly in rule learning or drill activities may be easier to access on tests that resemble the learning activities than in communicative situation.
-On the other hand, if learns cognitive resources are occupied with a focus on mearning in communicative activities, they may find grammar tests very difficult.