CSET Multiple Subject subtest 1 latest update 2025/2026
Phonology - (ANSWER)Study of the way sounds function in particular language
Syntax - (ANSWER)Sentence structure
Morphology - (ANSWER)Study of morphemes. Morphemes are a meaningful unit.
Semantics - (ANSWER)Study of how sounds, words, phrases and sentences combine to convey meaning
and content
Uni - (ANSWER)
Universal grammar - (ANSWER)Theory of linguistics that says there is an underlying principle of grammar
in all languages that children innately learn.
Holophrastic speech - (ANSWER)One word utterances, is typical of children from 1-2 years.
Infinitive - (ANSWER)Always has "to" with the verb
Gerund - (ANSWER)Form of a verb that is used as a noun
Discrete - (ANSWER)Separate, distinct, different
Etymology - (ANSWER)Helps us understand the meaning of words by tracing history and origins &
studying how they have changed over time.
Denotation - (ANSWER)Literal, or dictionary meaning of a word
Connotation - (ANSWER)Subjective meaning of a word or phrase. Can be influenced by emotion and
culture.
, CSET Multiple Subject subtest 1 latest update 2025/2026
Pragmatic - (ANSWER)Looks at the connection between language, meaning and the social and cultural
context of the communicators
Alphabetic principle - (ANSWER)Relationship between sounds and symbols.
BF Skinner - (ANSWER)Argues that children learn language, or verbal behavior through conditioning and
reinforcement. Children will learn to use correct grammar by being positively reinforced and will be
discouraged from using incorrect grammar through negative reinforcement.
Noam Chomsky - (ANSWER)Humans have an innate ability to learn language. Calls this ability, language
acquisition device. Theorized that universal rules of grammar underlie all languages and only surface
aspects of language, like vocab.
Primary language development - (ANSWER)Occurs in 6 major stages: birth-1yr; 1-2yrs; 3-5yrs; 6-10yrs; 7
yrs; 8 yrs.
Expository writing - (ANSWER)Nonfiction; letters, reports, news stories.
Explains/analyzes/discusses/presents facts.
Persuasive writing - (ANSWER)Attempts to convince reader or prove an idea or point of view.
Advertising, political speeches, etc.
Interpretive writing - (ANSWER)Attempts to help the reader decode and understand meaning of events.
Accepts that there may be several interpretations, but doesn't try and prove correct.
Code of Hammurabi - (ANSWER)1772 BCE. Established the idea that one is innocent until proven guilty
and that both sides in a dispute have a right to present evidence for their defense.
Hatshepsut - (ANSWER)1473-1458 BCE established extensive trade networks, and built great temples
and monuments
Ramses the Great - (ANSWER)1279-1213 BCE built temples, cities and monuments; established Egyptian
control over much of Nubia and the Middle East
Phonology - (ANSWER)Study of the way sounds function in particular language
Syntax - (ANSWER)Sentence structure
Morphology - (ANSWER)Study of morphemes. Morphemes are a meaningful unit.
Semantics - (ANSWER)Study of how sounds, words, phrases and sentences combine to convey meaning
and content
Uni - (ANSWER)
Universal grammar - (ANSWER)Theory of linguistics that says there is an underlying principle of grammar
in all languages that children innately learn.
Holophrastic speech - (ANSWER)One word utterances, is typical of children from 1-2 years.
Infinitive - (ANSWER)Always has "to" with the verb
Gerund - (ANSWER)Form of a verb that is used as a noun
Discrete - (ANSWER)Separate, distinct, different
Etymology - (ANSWER)Helps us understand the meaning of words by tracing history and origins &
studying how they have changed over time.
Denotation - (ANSWER)Literal, or dictionary meaning of a word
Connotation - (ANSWER)Subjective meaning of a word or phrase. Can be influenced by emotion and
culture.
, CSET Multiple Subject subtest 1 latest update 2025/2026
Pragmatic - (ANSWER)Looks at the connection between language, meaning and the social and cultural
context of the communicators
Alphabetic principle - (ANSWER)Relationship between sounds and symbols.
BF Skinner - (ANSWER)Argues that children learn language, or verbal behavior through conditioning and
reinforcement. Children will learn to use correct grammar by being positively reinforced and will be
discouraged from using incorrect grammar through negative reinforcement.
Noam Chomsky - (ANSWER)Humans have an innate ability to learn language. Calls this ability, language
acquisition device. Theorized that universal rules of grammar underlie all languages and only surface
aspects of language, like vocab.
Primary language development - (ANSWER)Occurs in 6 major stages: birth-1yr; 1-2yrs; 3-5yrs; 6-10yrs; 7
yrs; 8 yrs.
Expository writing - (ANSWER)Nonfiction; letters, reports, news stories.
Explains/analyzes/discusses/presents facts.
Persuasive writing - (ANSWER)Attempts to convince reader or prove an idea or point of view.
Advertising, political speeches, etc.
Interpretive writing - (ANSWER)Attempts to help the reader decode and understand meaning of events.
Accepts that there may be several interpretations, but doesn't try and prove correct.
Code of Hammurabi - (ANSWER)1772 BCE. Established the idea that one is innocent until proven guilty
and that both sides in a dispute have a right to present evidence for their defense.
Hatshepsut - (ANSWER)1473-1458 BCE established extensive trade networks, and built great temples
and monuments
Ramses the Great - (ANSWER)1279-1213 BCE built temples, cities and monuments; established Egyptian
control over much of Nubia and the Middle East
