What are the main stages of language acquisition?

Etapas de la adquisición del lenguaje

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12th Grade
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Rudy de Jesús González Cruz
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The main stages are: pre-linguistic (cooing, blabling), one word (first words), two words, and complex sentences (telegraph)
Phonetic, morphosyntactic, semantic, and pragmatic development
Stages of listening, repetition, writing, and reading
Stages of imitation, comprehension, production, and analysis
Answer explanation
The correct choice outlines the primary stages of language acquisition: pre-linguistic, one word, two words, and complex sentences, which reflect the typical progression in a child's language development.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the stage in which children begin to babble.
Between 10 and 12 years
Between 7 and 9 months
Between 2 and 3 weeks
Between 4 and 6 months
Answer explanation
Children typically begin to babble between 4 and 6 months, producing repetitive consonant-vowel combinations. This stage is crucial for language development, setting the foundation for later speech.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At what stage do children start to form simple words?
Between 12 and 18 months
Between 2 and 3 years
Between 6 and 12 years
Between 18 and 24 weeks
Answer explanation
Children typically start to form simple words between 12 and 18 months. This is when they begin to say their first recognizable words, marking a significant milestone in language development.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What characterizes the telegraphic speech stage?
Use of short and direct sentences, omitting unnecessary words.
Incorporation of adjectives and adverbs in excess.
Exclusive use of questions instead of sentences.
Use of long and complex sentences, including unnecessary words.
Answer explanation
The telegraphic speech stage is characterized by the use of short and direct sentences, omitting unnecessary words. This reflects early language development where children communicate essential ideas succinctly.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the stage in which speech imitation occurs.
Production stage
Babbling stage
Comprehension stage
Pre-babbling stage (cooing)
Answer explanation
Speech imitation occurs during the babbling stage, where infants begin to produce sounds that mimic the rhythm and intonation of speech, laying the foundation for later language development.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At what stage do children develop a broader vocabulary?
Early childhood (2 to 6 years)
Adulthood (18 years and older)
Infancy (0 to 2 years)
Adolescence (12 to 18 years)
Answer explanation
Children develop a broader vocabulary during early childhood (2 to 6 years) as they are exposed to language through interactions, play, and education, significantly expanding their word knowledge during this critical period.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Describe the stage in which basic grammar is produced.
The stage in which basic grammar is produced is the reading stage.
The stage in which basic grammar is produced is the writing stage.
The stage in which basic grammar is produced is the language development stage.
Answer explanation
The language development stage is where children begin to produce basic grammar as they learn to form sentences and understand grammatical rules, making it the correct choice for this question.
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