Question 1

Which provides the strongest evidence for the biological basis of language?

Accepted Answer

A)  the phonetic similarity between most languages 
B)  the fact that only human beings can acquire language 
C)  the consistent timing and order of language acquisition around the world,in spite of wide variations in the way adults interact with infants 
D)  the recent identification of a "linguistic gene sequence" on the eighteenth chromosomal pair

Question 2

At a party,Dr.Henson encounters two of his least favorite individuals: Burt,who is always interrupting others,and Mick,who tells unfunny jokes.Dr.Henson could best help these two by teaching them about

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax. 
B)  pragmatics. 
C)  semantics. 
D)  morphology.

Question 3

Gloria is reading a book to her young son.As they go through the book,Gloria points to the objects in the pictures and says things like,"This is a tree.What is it? A tree." Gloria is supporting her son's language development through

Accepted Answer

A)  recasting. 
B)  echoing. 
C)  labeling. 
D)  motherese.

Question 4

Consider language development from birth through 2 years of age.Explain the process by using the major language milestones and ideas that support your responses.

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Question 5

Which is an example of telegraphic speech?

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A)  pointing toward a toy 
B)  saying "toy" 
C)  saying "Mommy give toy" 
D)  saying "Mommy please give me a toy"

Question 6

As an international businessperson,Deirdre,who already speaks Japanese,needs to be aware that in Japan numerous rules concern the process of thanking someone.Deirdre should take a class in the __________________ of Japanese prior to her trip to Tokyo.

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatics 
B)  syntax 
C)  morphology 
D)  phonetics

Question 7

There are several linguists or theorists associated with language development.Describe three linguists or theorists and explain their connection to language development.

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Question 8

Identify the primary things learned from the Wild Boy of Aveyron and the Wild Child,Genie.

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Question 9

When 13-year-olds Lisa and Alan use nicknames that are satirical and derisive they probably do so

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A)  only to be mean. 
B)  to show that they belong to a group. 
C)  to reduce the seriousness of a situation. 
D)  to both show that they belong to a group and to reduce the seriousness of a situation.

Question 10

Which is not an aspect of pragmatics?

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A)  taking turns in conversation 
B)  using polite language 
C)  pronouncing your words correctly 
D)  telling convincing lies

Question 11

How many morphemes are in the word farmer?

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A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 12

When children learn to use their "quiet voices" in the library,they are learning rules of

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax. 
B)  semantics. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  phonology.

Question 13

List the three steps of infant language development prior to the first spoken word.

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Question 14

All the following statements about language are true,except:

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A)  Language is a form of communication. 
B)  Language is based on a system of symbols. 
C)  Language includes the description of past events and also plans for the future. 
D)  Only the English language has infinite generativity.

Question 15

A dialect is a variety of language that is distinguished by its

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A)  vocabulary. 
B)  grammar. 
C)  pronunciation. 
D)  All of these.

Question 16

What is bilingualism? Describe the preferred strategy for teaching a child a second language.What do advocates of bilingual education argue?

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Question 17

Infants are likely to utter their first intelligible word at about _________ months old.

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A)  5 to 7 
B)  7 to 10 
C)  10 to 15 
D)  16 to 18

Question 18

Roger Brown (1973)challenged the behavioristic explanation of language acquisition by pointing out that parents

Accepted Answer

A)  play no documented role in their children's acquisition of language. 
B)  contribute to their children's language development by genetic means. 
C)  often pay no attention to the grammatical form of their children's utterances. 
D)  imitate and expand upon the sounds and words produced by their children.

Question 19

A child learns how nouns,verbs,adjectives,and prepositions go together to form acceptable sentences.The child is learning

Accepted Answer

A)  syntax. 
B)  phonology. 
C)  pragmatics. 
D)  semantics.

Question 20

The whole-language approach supports that reading should be

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A)  taught alone for its own sake. 
B)  focused on real-life materials. 
C)  integrated with other content areas such as science and social studies. 
D)  focused on real-life materials as well as integrated with other content areas such as science and social studies.

Exam 9: Language Development