Language Development Quiz
Language Development Quiz
Test your understanding of language development concepts with this engaging quiz. Discover how language fun
- Assess your knowledge of language theories
- Explore the relationship between language and cognitive development
- Learn about the impact of birth order on language acquisition
Which phrases best describe the term 'language'? Select 7 that apply.
Complex system
Simple system
Rule-governed grammatical system
Means for communication
Intercommunicative function
No rules are necessary, in order to communicate effectively in society.
Language allows us to read people's minds.
Symbolic system
Allows you to convey your thoughts, feelings, and ideas, while also enquiring about the thoughts, feelings and ideas of others.
Culturally-bound
It is not necessary to maintain the child's HL (eg. Afrikaans/isiZulu), if he is expected to learn concepts in the language of teaching and learning (LoTL) or the school's medium of instruction (eg. English).
True
False
Decoding refers to the process whereby the child matches the printed word to the spoken sound.
True
False
Non-verbal language is also referred to as...
Expressive language + active vocabulary
Receptive language + active vocabulary
Receptive language + passive vocabulary
Expressive language + passive vocabulary
Select 5 characteristics of language.
Language is an extension of humans.
Language allows you to be free.
Language fosters friendship.
Language as a means of socialisation.
Language is a medium of thought.
Language is a medium of learning.
Language is a medium of expression.
Language as a means of engaging.
Language is influenced by people.
Up to which stage of pre-linguistic speech, does the deaf child develop?
Cooing
Echolalia
Undifferentiated crying
Babbling
Differentiated crying
Lallation
Expressive babling
Which theorist believed that babies were born with an innate language acquisition device?
John Watson
Jean Piaget
Noam Chomsky
Lev Vygostky
Howard Gardner
Piaget understood grammatical development as a result of intellectual development. He made a clear connection between language development and cognitive development.
True
False
How does a child's birth order, influence their language development?
If the child is the eldest child, they start talking earlier than the other children.
If the child is the middle child, they start talking earlier than the other children.
If the child is the last-born, they start talking earlier than the other children.
If the child is the eldest or last-born, they start talking earlier than the other children.
What is the role of the teacher in language learning? Select 7 that apply.
Ensure language relates to children's daily lives.
Select good words, that are understandable for the young child.
Make use of closed questions.
Be mindful that cognitive development is occurring, as children begin to ask more questions.
It's fine if you use slang when you teach young children.
Pronounce words clearly.
Ensure language is suited to children's developmental level.
Model the correct language.
Get annoyed at children asking so many questions.
Make use of simple, open-ended questions.
Make use of complex questions.
Select bad words and teach them the wrong things.
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