Language And Literacy Development: Final
Exam 2025 Questions And Answers
Receptive language is language that we: - ANS comprehend and use through listening or
reading
Phonological knowledge is the: - ANS knowledge of the sound-symbol system of a language
Phonemic awareness is an awareness of: - ANS the distinct speech sounds in a language
Semantic knowledge refers to knowledge of: - ANS the vocabulary and word meanings in a
language
Morphemic knowledge refers to knowledge of: - ANS meaningful linguistic units that are
combined to create words
Pragmatic knowledge refers to knowledge of:
1. word structure
2. the vocabulary and word meanings in a language
3. the was in which language is used differently in different settings
4. letter-sound relationships - ANS the ways in which language
Prosodic features refer to: - ANS rhythm, intonation, and tempo
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, Schema theory believes that:
1. all children can learn language without the influence of their mothers or caretakers
2. it is easier to learn something new when you can attach it to something known
3. children are incapable to holding onto information until they can read
4. children learn best when taught whole group - ANS it is easier to learn something new
when you can attach it to something known
In Level 3 of Language Knowledge, children:
1. can explain their reasoning and answer questions about specific language features
2. have a basic knowledge of spelling
3. are grammatically correct
4. know how to use manners - ANS can explain their reasoning and answer questions about
specific language features
A language-specific mechanism that enables children to learn language through an innate
knowledge of language structure and acquisition is known as the: - ANS LAD
The study of how the brain processes language is: - ANS neurolinguistics
A pattern of sharing the roles of speaker and listener through turn-taking is referred to as: -
ANS a communication loop
a detailed oral description of an object or on-going action is: - ANS verbal mapping
when an adult speaker simplifies the learning stimulus or task to encourage language
interaction with a child, it is referred to as: - ANS mediation
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Exam 2025 Questions And Answers
Receptive language is language that we: - ANS comprehend and use through listening or
reading
Phonological knowledge is the: - ANS knowledge of the sound-symbol system of a language
Phonemic awareness is an awareness of: - ANS the distinct speech sounds in a language
Semantic knowledge refers to knowledge of: - ANS the vocabulary and word meanings in a
language
Morphemic knowledge refers to knowledge of: - ANS meaningful linguistic units that are
combined to create words
Pragmatic knowledge refers to knowledge of:
1. word structure
2. the vocabulary and word meanings in a language
3. the was in which language is used differently in different settings
4. letter-sound relationships - ANS the ways in which language
Prosodic features refer to: - ANS rhythm, intonation, and tempo
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, Schema theory believes that:
1. all children can learn language without the influence of their mothers or caretakers
2. it is easier to learn something new when you can attach it to something known
3. children are incapable to holding onto information until they can read
4. children learn best when taught whole group - ANS it is easier to learn something new
when you can attach it to something known
In Level 3 of Language Knowledge, children:
1. can explain their reasoning and answer questions about specific language features
2. have a basic knowledge of spelling
3. are grammatically correct
4. know how to use manners - ANS can explain their reasoning and answer questions about
specific language features
A language-specific mechanism that enables children to learn language through an innate
knowledge of language structure and acquisition is known as the: - ANS LAD
The study of how the brain processes language is: - ANS neurolinguistics
A pattern of sharing the roles of speaker and listener through turn-taking is referred to as: -
ANS a communication loop
a detailed oral description of an object or on-going action is: - ANS verbal mapping
when an adult speaker simplifies the learning stimulus or task to encourage language
interaction with a child, it is referred to as: - ANS mediation
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