First Language Acquisition

1. What is the definition of first language acquisition?

• a. The process of learning a second language 

• b. The study of linguistic evolution 

• c. The development of writing skills 

• d. The natural way in which humans learn to understand and produce language 

2. According to the Active Construction of a Grammar theory, how do children develop rules about language?

• a. By not using the input of the language around them 

• b. By randomly guessing language patterns 

• c. By analyzing the language input to identify patterns 

• d. By completely relying on explicit teaching 

3. Which theory assumes that the ability to develop rules about language is innate?

• a. Universal Process Theory 

• b. Environmental Influence Theory 

• c. Innateness Hypothesis 

• d. Behaviorist Theory 

5. Which best describes the concept of Active Construction of a Grammar?

• a. Children have no role in the development of their language rules 

• b. Children passively learn language rules from others 

• c. Children create language rules based on the language they hear and analyze 

• d. Adults teach children all grammatical rules

6.According to the connectionist theory, how do children learn language?

• • A) Through genetic predisposition

• • B) By creating neural connections in the brain

• • C) By imitating adults

• 2. D) Through formal instruction

7.In the social interaction theory of language development, what is considered essential for a child's language development?

• • A) Exposure to television

• • B) Interaction with peers

• • C) Social interaction with adults and older children

• • D) Listening to audiobooks

8.According to the theory of the language acquisition device (LAD), what role does the innate mental grammar play in language acquisition?

• • A) It is developed through social interaction

• • B) It is acquired from formal language instruction

• • C) It is a mechanism inherent in the human brain

• 2. D) It is shaped by individual experiences

9.Four influential theories about first language acquisition are :

• 1-Innateness Hypothesis

• 2-Active Construction of a Grammar

• 3-Connectionist Theory

• 4-Social Interaction Theory

• True

• False

10. Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of pre-linguistic skills?

• a. Joint attention 

  &

  Imitation

• b. Pointing/reaching 

• c. Saying full sentences 

• d. Facial expression/body language 

11. What is the primary purpose of babbling in child language acquisition?

• a. To communicate with others 

• b. To practice muscle coordination for producing language 

• c. To learn new vocabulary 

• d. To recite memorized sounds