
Quiz on Language Evolution
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What theory suggests that early humans used simple sounds like grunts to communicate?
Cognitive Revolution
The Grunt Theory
The Speech Theory
Evolution of Grammar
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In early human communication, how would a person likely warn others about the approach of a lion?
By making a roaring sound
By pointing towards the lion
By staying silent
By running away without saying anything
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is believed to be one of the first steps toward language development?
Writing symbols on cave walls
Creating sounds for different objects or actions
Using technology to communicate
Learning how to sing songs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'protolanguage'?
A language that only animals use
A simple form of language with basic words and gestures
A type of code humans used before learning to talk
A written form of language that predates modern languages
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did early humans improve communication after creating specific words for things like 'water' and 'tree'?
They stopped talking and used hand signals instead.
They combined words to form simple sentences.
They learned to write words on paper.
They used animal sounds to replace human speech.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is grammar important in the development of language?
It allows humans to only use one word at a time.
It helps organize words in a meaningful way to convey ideas.
It makes language harder to learn.
It prevents people from speaking in complete sentences.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the brain is responsible for speech production?
Occipital lobe
Broca’s area
Cerebellum
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