Module 2 Spoken Language Competence Quiz

What knowledge is needed for someone to have spoken language competence? Choose all that apply. (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, pp. 39-40)

• Grammatical Knowledge

• Phonological Knowledge

• An understanding of how to take turns in a conversation

• Semantic Knowledge

• Knowing how to consider the perspective of someone else in the conversation

According to Module 2.1 (Foundations of Spoken Language Development in Early Childhood), which type of language vocabulary is larger and further developed throughout a person's life? (Kochendoerfer, 2025a, para. 4).

If someone says, "do not yell inside!", what kind of speech act are they performing? (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, p. 43).

• stating a belief or occurrence

• commanding something to be done

• asking for information

• declaring a legal doing

Which is an example of a communicative device that people use to convey or communicate their message? Choose all that apply. (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, p. 43)

• humor

• metaphors

• sarcastic comments

• polite utterances

• ironic speech

Using what you learned in Module 2.1 (Foundations of Language Spoken Development in Early Childhood), which vocabulary type means "the words a person can actively use in speaking or writing"? (Kochendoerfer, 2025a, para. 5).

Consider this conversation: when asked what they did over the weekend, a young child begins to talk about how excited they are for an upcoming field trip at school.

Which of Grice's (1975) four principles of cooperation is this child lacking? (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, p. 42).

• Quantity Principle

• Quality Principle

• Relation Principle

• Manner Principle

According to Module 2.2 (Pragmatics in Spoken Language: Using Language Effectively in Social Contexts), what disabilities may lead to difficulties with spoken language competence, specifically in regards to pragmatics? Choose all that apply. (Kochendoerfer, 2025b, para. 11).

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• ADHD

• Dyslexia

• Social Communication Disorder

Fill in the blank:

" _________ speakers know a lot of different ways to express themselves, and they choose their utterance options wisely in particular situations" (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, p. 41).

Which is NOT a reason behind why a child might decide to lie? (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, pp. 50-51).

• To prevent hurting someone's feelings.

• To get themselves out of trouble.

• To share a false belief they have.

• To make a sarcastic comment.

What is one way to help children grow in their spoken language competence? (Byrnes & Wasik, 2019, p. 51).

• Model competent speaking by answering for them in public settings (for example, ordering their food at a restaurant).

• Ensure they are in a language-rich environment by providing them with many opportunities to engage in conversations with others.

• Enforce the rule, "do not talk unless someone talks to you".