Language Development

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What is the term for the stage of language development when children begin to produce their first words?

  1. Holophrastic Stage

  2. Telegraphic Stage

  3. Sensorimotor Stage

  4. Concrete Operational Stage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The holophrastic stage is the stage of language development when children begin to produce their first words, which typically consist of single words that represent entire phrases or ideas.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the telegraphic stage of language development?

  1. Use of two-word combinations

  2. Omission of articles and prepositions

  3. Use of complex sentences

  4. Overgeneralization of grammatical rules


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The telegraphic stage is characterized by the use of two-word combinations, omission of articles and prepositions, and overgeneralization of grammatical rules. Complex sentences are not typically used during this stage.

What is the term for the process by which children learn the meaning of words?

  1. Semantic Mapping

  2. Lexical Acquisition

  3. Phonological Awareness

  4. Morphological Analysis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lexical acquisition is the process by which children learn the meaning of words.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences language development?

  1. Genetics

  2. Environment

  3. Intelligence

  4. Culture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While genetics, environment, and culture are all factors that influence language development, intelligence is not directly related to language development.

What is the term for the stage of language development when children begin to understand the rules of grammar?

  1. Pragmatic Stage

  2. Semantic Stage

  3. Morphological Stage

  4. Syntactic Stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The syntactic stage is the stage of language development when children begin to understand the rules of grammar.

Which of the following is NOT a type of language disorder?

  1. Aphasia

  2. Dyslexia

  3. Autism Spectrum Disorder

  4. Specific Language Impairment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social and communication skills, but it is not specifically a language disorder.

What is the term for the use of language to communicate effectively with others?

  1. Pragmatics

  2. Semantics

  3. Syntax

  4. Morphology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pragmatics is the use of language to communicate effectively with others.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of specific language impairment?

  1. Difficulty understanding spoken language

  2. Difficulty producing spoken language

  3. Difficulty reading and writing

  4. Intellectual disability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intellectual disability is not a characteristic of specific language impairment.

What is the term for the stage of language development when children begin to use language for social interaction?

  1. Pragmatic Stage

  2. Semantic Stage

  3. Morphological Stage

  4. Syntactic Stage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pragmatic stage is the stage of language development when children begin to use language for social interaction.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting language development in children?

  1. Reading to children

  2. Talking to children

  3. Providing opportunities for children to interact with other children

  4. Punishing children for making language errors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing children for making language errors is not a strategy for promoting language development.

What is the term for the process by which children learn the sounds of their language?

  1. Phonological Awareness

  2. Lexical Acquisition

  3. Semantic Mapping

  4. Morphological Analysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phonological awareness is the process by which children learn the sounds of their language.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage of language development?

  1. Use of gestures and body language

  2. Production of single words

  3. Understanding of simple commands

  4. Imitation of sounds and words


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Production of single words is not a characteristic of the sensorimotor stage of language development.

What is the term for the process by which children learn the structure of their language?

  1. Morphological Analysis

  2. Syntactic Awareness

  3. Lexical Acquisition

  4. Semantic Mapping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Syntactic awareness is the process by which children learn the structure of their language.

Which of the following is NOT a type of language therapy?

  1. Speech therapy

  2. Language therapy

  3. Occupational therapy

  4. Physical therapy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Physical therapy is not a type of language therapy.

What is the term for the stage of language development when children begin to use language creatively?

  1. Pragmatic Stage

  2. Semantic Stage

  3. Morphological Stage

  4. Narrative Stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The narrative stage is the stage of language development when children begin to use language creatively.

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