Question 1

The use of metaphor and the ability to understand humor are aspects of _____________ language.

Accepted Answer

(nonliteral or figurative)

Question 2

Which of the following language skills usually develops during the school years?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of non-literal language 
B)  use of the passive voice 
C)  use of the plural "s" ending 
D)  All of the above 
E) . A and B only 
A)  use of non-literal language 
B)  use of the passive voice 
C)  use of the plural "s" ending 
D)  All of the above 
E) . A and B only E

Question 3

Michael, a 9 year old boy, has difficulty segmenting words into phonemes. It would appear that Michael has difficulty with:

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax. 
B)  metaphoric language. 
C)  metalinguistic awareness. 
D)  speech production. 
A)  syntax. 
B)  metaphoric language. 
C)  metalinguistic awareness. 
D)  speech production. C

Question 4

How does conversational competence improve during the school years?

Accepted Answer

Conversational competence refers to the

Question 5

Which of the following would not be considered an example if figurative language:

Accepted Answer

A)  jokes 
B)  essays 
C)  metaphor 
D)  poetry 
A)  jokes 
B)  essays 
C)  metaphor 
D)  poetry

Question 6

How can teachers use their knowledge of language development during the school years to understand and teach their students?

Accepted Answer

Teachers can use their knowledge of lang

Question 7

For most typically developing children the understanding and use of humor is completed by first grade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Phonological skills have been found to be the best predictor of reading comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Figurative language can be defined as language used in solving math problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the relationship between semantic skills and reading comprehension.

Accepted Answer

Semantic skills refer to the ability to

Question 11

Although phonological skills have been found to be highly related to reading, many researchers have claimed that other language skills are at least as important. Discuss the evidence to support this claim.

Accepted Answer

There is a growing body of evidence to s

Question 12

Metalinguistic ability can be defined as the ability to think about language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between phonological (phonemic) awareness and reading:

Accepted Answer

A)  phonological awareness is unrelated to reading success. 
B) , phonological awareness is highly related to reading comprehension. 
C)  phonological ability is the only language skill found to be related to reading success. 
D)  phonological ability is highly related to early reading success, especially word identification. 
A)  phonological awareness is unrelated to reading success. 
B) , phonological awareness is highly related to reading comprehension. 
C)  phonological ability is the only language skill found to be related to reading success. 
D)  phonological ability is highly related to early reading success, especially word identification.

Question 14

Describe some of the major language developments that occur during the school years. Be specific and give examples.

Accepted Answer

During the school years, children experi

Question 15

For most children, language continues to develop during the school years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an "indirect" request:

Accepted Answer

A)  Can you pass the salt? (request) 
B)  Can you lift your arm? (question) 
C)  Get the salt! (command) 
D)  May I have the salt. (request) 
A)  Can you pass the salt? (request) 
B)  Can you lift your arm? (question) 
C)  Get the salt! (command) 
D)  May I have the salt. (request)

The use of metaphor and the ability to understand humor are aspects of _____________ language.

Which of the following language skills usually develops during the school years?

Michael, a 9 year old boy, has difficulty segmenting words into phonemes. It would appear that Michael has difficulty with:

How does conversational competence improve during the school years?

Which of the following would not be considered an example if figurative language:

How can teachers use their knowledge of language development during the school years to understand and teach their students?

For most typically developing children the understanding and use of humor is completed by first grade.

Phonological skills have been found to be the best predictor of reading comprehension.

Figurative language can be defined as language used in solving math problems.

Describe the relationship between semantic skills and reading comprehension.

Although phonological skills have been found to be highly related to reading, many researchers have claimed that other language skills are at least as important. Discuss the evidence to support this claim.

Metalinguistic ability can be defined as the ability to think about language.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between phonological (phonemic) awareness and reading:

Describe some of the major language developments that occur during the school years. Be specific and give examples.

For most children, language continues to develop during the school years.

Which of the following is an example of an "indirect" request:

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Exam 6: Language and Literacy in the School Years

The use of metaphor and the ability to understand humor are aspects of _____________ language.

Which of the following language skills usually develops during the school years?

Michael, a 9 year old boy, has difficulty segmenting words into phonemes. It would appear that Michael has difficulty with:

How does conversational competence improve during the school years?

Which of the following would not be considered an example if figurative language:

How can teachers use their knowledge of language development during the school years to understand and teach their students?

For most typically developing children the understanding and use of humor is completed by first grade.

Phonological skills have been found to be the best predictor of reading comprehension.

Figurative language can be defined as language used in solving math problems.

Describe the relationship between semantic skills and reading comprehension.

Although phonological skills have been found to be highly related to reading, many researchers have claimed that other language skills are at least as important. Discuss the evidence to support this claim.

Metalinguistic ability can be defined as the ability to think about language.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between phonological (phonemic) awareness and reading:

Describe some of the major language developments that occur during the school years. Be specific and give examples.

For most children, language continues to develop during the school years.

Which of the following is an example of an "indirect" request:

Language and Language Disorders

The Elements of Language

Language Acquisition: Bases

Language Acquisition: Models

Language Development: Birth Through the Pre-School Years

Language and Students With Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders

Language and Students With Intellectual Disabilities

Language and Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Language and Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Language and Students With Sensory Disabilities

Language and Students With Neuromotor Impairments and Brain Injury

Assessing Language and Communication

Enhancing Language and Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Language, Culture and English Language Learners

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