Language Development Quiz

What is the smallest unit of sound in a language?

• Semantics

• Morpheme

• Phone

• Syntax

Which of the following is the smallest unit of meaning in a language?

• Syntax

• Phone

• Morpheme

• Grammar

What does semantics help us understand in a sentence?

• The arrangement of words

• The literal and underlying meaning

• The pronunciation of words

• The structure of words

How does syntax differ from grammar?

• Syntax is about symbols, grammar is about gestures

• Syntax is about pronunciation, grammar is about meaning

• Syntax is about sentence structure, grammar is about rules

• Syntax is about word meaning, grammar is about sound

What does it mean when language is described as generative?

• It can only create a limited number of sentences

• It is fixed and unchanging

• It allows for the creation of infinite sentences

• It is only used for storytelling

At what stage do infants start combining consonants and vowels?

• One-word stage

• Telegraphic speech stage

• Cooing stage

• Babbling stage

What is a characteristic of the one-word stage in language development?

• Infants use full sentences

• Infants combine multiple words

• Words represent entire ideas

• Infants only use gestures

What is the telegraphic speech stage characterized by?

• Use of complex sentences

• Use of gestures only

• Use of essential words only

• Use of full grammar

What is overgeneralization in language learning?

• Applying grammar rules too broadly

• Using gestures instead of words

• Learning multiple languages at once

• Ignoring grammar rules completely

Why is early exposure to language important?

• It aids in learning during critical periods

• It prevents overgeneralization

• It ensures perfect pronunciation

• It helps in learning multiple languages