Communication and Language Quiz

What is the role of language in communication?

• To produce sound

• To exchange information nonverbally

• To share ideas and meet needs

• To understand written language

At what age do infants typically start to giggle and laugh?

• Birth-3 months

• 4-6 months

• 7-9 months

• 10-12 months

Which behavior is typical for infants aged 4-6 months?

• Recognizes caregivers and common objects

• Momentary stop when told "no"

• Increased vocalizations

• Attempts to imitate sounds

What is a sign of increased communication in children aged 13-18 months?

• Decreased use of gestures

• Increased use of gestures

• Silent communication

• Written communication

What is a typical behavior of a child aged 13-18 months when they want to protest?

• Smile

• Shake head

• Clap

• Dance

What is an example of a word combination a 2-3-year-old might use?

• Mommy sit

• Mommy- Mommy- sit down

• Sit down

• Mommy down

Which vowel sounds are typically produced correctly by children aged 2-3 years?

• All vowels

• Most vowels

• No vowels

• Only short vowels

At 2-3 years old, children begin to say their own name. What does this indicate?

• Language regression

• Language development

• Language confusion

• Language delay

What is a common characteristic of speech production in 2-3-year-olds?

• Fully developed

• Increasing but not fully intelligible

• Decreasing

• Completely unintelligible

Children aged 3 to 4 years can say all syllables in which of the following?

• Sentences

• Words

• Paragraphs

• Books