Language Disorders Quiz

What is disartria?

• A speech disorder due to muscle problems

• A type of reading disorder

• A language disorder caused by brain injury

• A difficulty in understanding spoken language

In a speech therapy class, Andrea is learning about different types of speech disorders. Her teacher asks the class, "Which of the following is a type of dislalia?"

• Dislalia auditory

• Dislalia physiological

• All of the above

• Dislalia functional

What is the main characteristic of Broca's aphasia?

• Inability to repeat words

• Fluent speech with poor comprehension

• Difficulty in articulation and short phrases

• Loss of all language functions

What does the term 'disglosia' refer to?

• A speech disorder due to brain injury

• A speech disorder caused by physical abnormalities in speech organs

• A reading disorder

• A language disorder affecting syntax

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dislalia?

• Substitution of sounds

• Omission of sounds

• Addition of extra sounds

• Inability to read

Johan has been struggling with his schoolwork, especially when it comes to reading and writing. His teachers have noticed that he often confuses letters and has difficulty completing written assignments. What is the primary issue in dyslexia?

• Difficulty in social interactions

• Difficulty in understanding spoken language

• Difficulty in reading and writing

• Difficulty in articulation

What is the main cause of aphasia?

• Brain injury or lesions

• Developmental delays

• Hearing impairment

• Genetic factors

María, a student with hearing impairment, struggles with her speech. Which type of dislalia is she likely experiencing?

• Dislalia physiological

• Dislalia auditory

• Dislalia functional

• Dislalia organic

What is the characteristic of Wernicke's aphasia?

• Difficulty in understanding language

• Inability to speak at all

• Fluent but nonsensical speech

• Short and fragmented speech