Language Delays, Disorders, and Bilingualism Quiz

What is a language delay?

• A temporary condition that requires no intervention

• A complete inability to communicate

• A slower-than-average development in language skills

• A significant impairment in language ability

Which of the following is an example of a language disorder?

• A child who struggles with sentence structure

• A child who responds well to verbal instructions

• A child who has a rich vocabulary

• A child who can only say a few simple words

What is a common cause of language delays?

• High-quality language input

• Genetic conditions

• Strong social interaction

• Early exposure to multiple languages

What is a sign of language delay?

• Responding to name and instructions

• Ability to form two-word phrases

• Complex sentences by age 3

• Limited vocabulary for age

Which type of language disorder involves articulation issues?

• Specific Language Impairment

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Expressive Language Disorder

• Receptive Language Disorder

What is one impact of language disorders?

• Improved academic performance

• Enhanced social skills

• Long-term effects on learning

• Increased self-esteem

What is simultaneous bilingualism?

• Switching between languages frequently

• Having a dominant language

• Learning a second language after the first

• Learning two languages from birth

What is a myth about bilingualism?

• Temporary language mixing is normal

• Bilingualism enhances cognitive skills

• Bilingual children have language delays

• Code-switching shows cognitive flexibility

What does BICS stand for?

• Basic Interlanguage Communication Skills

• Bilingual Interpersonal Cognitive Skills

• Bilingual Intercultural Communication Skills

• Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

What is subtractive bilingualism?

• Maintaining both languages without loss

• Learning two languages simultaneously

• Replacing the first language with the second

• Valuing both languages equally