Child Language Development Quiz

At what age does the pre-linguistic phase occur?

• 19-22 months

• 13-18 months

• 9-12 months

• 0-8 months

What is the main characteristic of the two-word phase?

• Telegraphic sentences

• Two-word sentences

• Polysyllabic words

• One-word sentences

Which phase involves sentences similar to those seen in a telegram?

• Pre-linguistic phase

• Two-word phase

• Telegraphic phase

• Holophrastic phase

What is the approximate vocabulary expansion during the telegraphic phase?

• 50 words to 500 words

• 10 words to 100 words

• 100 words to 1000 words

• 50 words to 13,000 words

What is the primary purpose of infants using sentences in the pre-linguistic phase?

• To obtain things they want or need

• To entertain themselves

• To confuse adults

• To practice pronunciation

Which phase involves the use of primarily three and four-word sentences?

• Faisy phase

• Two-word phase

• Pre-linguistic phase

• Telegraphic phase

What is the age range for the two-word phase?

• 0-8 months

• 9-12 months

• 13-18 months

• 19-22 months

What type of sentences are characteristic of the telegraphic phase?

• Complex sentences

• Polysyllabic sentences

• One-word sentences

• Telegraphic sentences

What is the main focus of child language development?

• Physical process only

• Cognitive process only

• Physical, cognitive, and social processes

• Habit formation only

What is the approximate age range for the telegraphic phase?

• 0-8 months

• 9-12 months

• 2 years onwards

• 13-18 months