Stages of Language Development Quiz

What is the Holophrastic Stage characterized by?

• Use of pronouns

• Two-word utterances

• Single words or holophrases

• Use of complex sentences

At what age does the Holophrastic Stage typically occur?

• 3-5 years

• 18-24 months

• 9-18 months

• 2.5-5 years

What type of utterances are produced in the Two-Word Stage?

• Holophrases

• Complex sentences

• Two-word combinations

• Single words

Which stage follows the Two-Word Stage?

• Holophrastic Stage

• Telegraphic Stage

• Complex Utterance Stage

• Post-telegraphic Stage

What is a key feature of the Telegraphic Stage?

• Frequent use of adjectives

• Use of full sentences

• Single word usage

• Utterances with just enough information

At what age does the Telegraphic Stage typically occur?

• 24-30 months

• 18-24 months

• 9-18 months

• 2.5-5 years

What linguistic ability is expected at 1 year and 8 months?

• Use of complex sentences

• Around 50 words in their lexicon

• Use of irregular verbs

• Understanding of object permanence

What is the vocabulary size of a 2-year-old child typically?

• 50 words

• 300 words

• 10 words per sentence

• 100 words

What begins to emerge in a child's language at 2 years old?

• Complex sentences

• Holophrases

• Inflections

• Negations

What is a common error in language acquisition for 3-year-olds?

• Use of contractions

• Use of complex sentences

• Double negatives

• Correct use of inflections