Stages of Language Acquisition

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What is the first stage of language acquisition?

  1. Cooing and babbling

  2. One-word utterances

  3. Two-word utterances

  4. Telegraphic speech


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cooing and babbling are the first sounds that babies make, typically starting around 6 months old.

What is the typical age range for the one-word utterance stage?

  1. 6-12 months

  2. 12-18 months

  3. 18-24 months

  4. 24-30 months


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The one-word utterance stage typically begins around 12 months old and lasts until about 18 months old.

What is the typical age range for the two-word utterance stage?

  1. 18-24 months

  2. 24-30 months

  3. 30-36 months

  4. 36-42 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two-word utterance stage typically begins around 18 months old and lasts until about 24 months old.

What is the typical age range for the telegraphic speech stage?

  1. 24-30 months

  2. 30-36 months

  3. 36-42 months

  4. 42-48 months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The telegraphic speech stage typically begins around 24 months old and lasts until about 30 months old.

What is the final stage of language acquisition?

  1. Complex sentence production

  2. Narrative discourse

  3. Metalinguistic awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The final stage of language acquisition is characterized by the development of complex sentence production, narrative discourse, and metalinguistic awareness.

What is the role of input in language acquisition?

  1. Input provides the child with the necessary data to learn the language.

  2. Input helps the child to develop their language skills.

  3. Input is essential for language acquisition.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Input is essential for language acquisition because it provides the child with the necessary data to learn the language and helps them to develop their language skills.

What is the role of interaction in language acquisition?

  1. Interaction provides the child with opportunities to practice their language skills.

  2. Interaction helps the child to learn new words and phrases.

  3. Interaction is essential for language acquisition.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interaction is essential for language acquisition because it provides the child with opportunities to practice their language skills, learn new words and phrases, and develop their communication skills.

What is the role of imitation in language acquisition?

  1. Imitation helps the child to learn new words and phrases.

  2. Imitation is a way for the child to practice their language skills.

  3. Imitation is essential for language acquisition.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Imitation is essential for language acquisition because it helps the child to learn new words and phrases, practice their language skills, and develop their communication skills.

What is the role of scaffolding in language acquisition?

  1. Scaffolding provides the child with the support they need to learn new language skills.

  2. Scaffolding helps the child to develop their language skills.

  3. Scaffolding is essential for language acquisition.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Scaffolding is essential for language acquisition because it provides the child with the support they need to learn new language skills, helps them to develop their language skills, and promotes their communication skills.

What is the role of feedback in language acquisition?

  1. Feedback provides the child with information about their language skills.

  2. Feedback helps the child to learn new words and phrases.

  3. Feedback is essential for language acquisition.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feedback is essential for language acquisition because it provides the child with information about their language skills, helps them to learn new words and phrases, and promotes their communication skills.

What are some of the challenges that children face in learning language?

  1. Children may have difficulty understanding the meaning of words.

  2. Children may have difficulty producing the sounds of words correctly.

  3. Children may have difficulty using grammar correctly.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Children may face a variety of challenges in learning language, including difficulty understanding the meaning of words, difficulty producing the sounds of words correctly, and difficulty using grammar correctly.

What are some of the factors that can affect a child's language acquisition?

  1. The child's home environment

  2. The child's social environment

  3. The child's cognitive abilities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A child's language acquisition can be affected by a variety of factors, including the child's home environment, the child's social environment, and the child's cognitive abilities.

What are some of the signs that a child may have a language disorder?

  1. The child has difficulty understanding language.

  2. The child has difficulty producing language.

  3. The child has difficulty using language in social situations.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Signs that a child may have a language disorder include difficulty understanding language, difficulty producing language, and difficulty using language in social situations.

What are some of the treatments for language disorders?

  1. Speech therapy

  2. Language therapy

  3. Occupational therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Treatments for language disorders may include speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy, or a combination of these therapies.

What is the best way to help a child learn language?

  1. Talk to the child often.

  2. Read to the child often.

  3. Play games with the child.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to help a child learn language is to talk to the child often, read to the child often, and play games with the child.

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