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GACE Special Education EXAM ALL
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QUESTION: Five Year old Tom continues to substitute the "w" sound for the "r" sound when
pronouncing words; therefore, he often distorts words. His articulation disorder is basically a
problem in:
A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Syntax
D. Semantics - ANSWER-A. Phonology
QUESTION: Which of the following is untrue about the ending "er"?
A. It is an example of a free morpheme
B. it represents one of the smallest units of meaning within a word
C. It is called an inflection ending?
D. When added to a word, it connotes a comparative status - ANSWER-A. It is an example of a
free morpheme
QUESTION: Which component of language involves content rather than the form of language?
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A. Phonology
B. Morphonology
C. Semantics
D. Syntax - ANSWER-C. Semantics
QUESTION: Which is least indicative of a development delay?
A. Language and speech production
B. Gross motor skills
C. Self- help skills
D. Arithmetic computation skills - ANSWER-D. Arithmetic computation skills
QUESTION: The item teases other classmates, would most likely fit under which of the following
categories?
A. Inappropriate behavior under normal circumstances
B. Learning affected by behavior
C. Unable to build or maintain appropriate relationships
D. Recurring fears or anxieties - ANSWER-C. Unable to build or maintain appropriate
relationships
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QUESTION: All of the following except one characteristic of a student who is emotionally
disturbed?
A. Socially accepted by peers
B. Highly disruptive to the classroom
C. Academic difficulties
D. Areas of talent overlooked by a teacher - ANSWER-A. Socially accepted by peers
QUESTION: Which exceptionality category is least likely to be served at a special school in the
public school system?
A. Severely intellectual disabled
B. Multiple disabled
C. Learning disabled
D. Severely emotionally disordered - ANSWER-C. Learning disabledJoey is in a mainstreamed
preschool program. One of the means his teacher uses in determining growth in adaptive skills
is that of observation. Some questions about Joey's behavior that she might ask include the
following?
A. Is he able to hold a cup?
B. Can he call the name of any of his toys?
C. Can he reach for an object and grasp it?
D. All of the Above - ANSWER-D. All of the Above
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QUESTION: Which of the following statements about children with emotional/behavior
disorders is true?
A. They have very high IQ
B. They display poor social skills
C. They are poor academic achievers
D. Both B and C - ANSWER-D. Both B and C
QUESTION: Which behavior would be expected at the mild level of emotional/behavior
disorders?
A. Attention seeking
B. Inappropriate affect
C. Self-injurious actions
D. Poor sense of identity - ANSWER-A. Attention seeking
QUESTION: Which category of behaviors would most likely be found on a behavior rating scale?
A. Disruptive
B. Shy, withdrawn
C. Aggressive
D All of the Above - ANSWER-D All of the Above
GACE Special Education EXAM ALL
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
QUESTION: Five Year old Tom continues to substitute the "w" sound for the "r" sound when
pronouncing words; therefore, he often distorts words. His articulation disorder is basically a
problem in:
A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Syntax
D. Semantics - ANSWER-A. Phonology
QUESTION: Which of the following is untrue about the ending "er"?
A. It is an example of a free morpheme
B. it represents one of the smallest units of meaning within a word
C. It is called an inflection ending?
D. When added to a word, it connotes a comparative status - ANSWER-A. It is an example of a
free morpheme
QUESTION: Which component of language involves content rather than the form of language?
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A. Phonology
B. Morphonology
C. Semantics
D. Syntax - ANSWER-C. Semantics
QUESTION: Which is least indicative of a development delay?
A. Language and speech production
B. Gross motor skills
C. Self- help skills
D. Arithmetic computation skills - ANSWER-D. Arithmetic computation skills
QUESTION: The item teases other classmates, would most likely fit under which of the following
categories?
A. Inappropriate behavior under normal circumstances
B. Learning affected by behavior
C. Unable to build or maintain appropriate relationships
D. Recurring fears or anxieties - ANSWER-C. Unable to build or maintain appropriate
relationships
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QUESTION: All of the following except one characteristic of a student who is emotionally
disturbed?
A. Socially accepted by peers
B. Highly disruptive to the classroom
C. Academic difficulties
D. Areas of talent overlooked by a teacher - ANSWER-A. Socially accepted by peers
QUESTION: Which exceptionality category is least likely to be served at a special school in the
public school system?
A. Severely intellectual disabled
B. Multiple disabled
C. Learning disabled
D. Severely emotionally disordered - ANSWER-C. Learning disabledJoey is in a mainstreamed
preschool program. One of the means his teacher uses in determining growth in adaptive skills
is that of observation. Some questions about Joey's behavior that she might ask include the
following?
A. Is he able to hold a cup?
B. Can he call the name of any of his toys?
C. Can he reach for an object and grasp it?
D. All of the Above - ANSWER-D. All of the Above
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QUESTION: Which of the following statements about children with emotional/behavior
disorders is true?
A. They have very high IQ
B. They display poor social skills
C. They are poor academic achievers
D. Both B and C - ANSWER-D. Both B and C
QUESTION: Which behavior would be expected at the mild level of emotional/behavior
disorders?
A. Attention seeking
B. Inappropriate affect
C. Self-injurious actions
D. Poor sense of identity - ANSWER-A. Attention seeking
QUESTION: Which category of behaviors would most likely be found on a behavior rating scale?
A. Disruptive
B. Shy, withdrawn
C. Aggressive
D All of the Above - ANSWER-D All of the Above
