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Talking together

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is another term commonly used for Parentese?

a)

Baby whispering

b)

Infant babble

c)

Child-Directed Speech

d)

Baby mimicry

2.

Parentese is usually spoken in what kind of tone?

a)

Monotone and slow

b)

High-pitched and exaggerated

c)

Quiet and serious

d)

Fast and loud

3.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Parentese?

a)

Slower speech

b)

Clearer enunciation

c)

Use of complex adult vocabulary

d)

Repetition

4.

Parentese is only used by mothers.

a)
True
b)
False
5.

Why do babies prefer Parentese over regular adult speech?

a)

It sounds like music to them.

b)

It grabs their attention and helps them understand speech sounds

c)

It reminds them of their heartbeat.

d)

It makes them sleepy.

6.

Which of the following is a benefit of using Child-Directed Speech?

a)

It reduces crying immediately

b)

It supports early language development.

c)

It entertains parents more than babies.

d)

It eliminates the need for story time.

7.

What does a baby typically do to start communication before they can talk?

a)

Snap their fingers

b)

Sing

c)

Cry, coo, and use facial expressions

d)

Draw pictures

8.

Which of these is an example of intentional baby communication?

a)

Random hiccups

b)

Sneezing

c)

Reaching out for a toy while looking at you

d)

Yawning

9.

How do caregivers respond in a way that supports early communication?

a)

Ignore random noises

b)

Only respond when the baby speaks clearly

c)

Mirror sounds and facial expressions

d)

Wait until the baby is one year old

10.

Which stage of communication development typically comes first?

a)

Cooing

b)

Babbling

c)

First words

d)

Two-word phrases

11.

What’s a fun way to encourage baby communication in a preschool setting?

a)

Use tongue twisters

b)

Sing simple songs and repeat words

c)

Teach spelling

d)

Show them cartoons all day

12.

When should educators stop using Child-Directed Speech?

a)

When the child starts crawling

b)

Gradually as the child develops more vocabulary

c)

Never

d)

At age 2 exactly

13.

What is the primary purpose of using Parentese when talking to babies?

a)

To entertain adults

b)

To enhance the baby's language acquisition

c)

To teach complex grammar

d)

To confuse the baby

14.

At what age do babies typically start to respond to Parentese?

a)

At birth

b)

At 1 year

c)

Around 2 months

d)

At 6 months

15.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Child-Directed Speech?

a)

Use of technical jargon

b)

Infrequent eye contact

c)

Higher pitch and slower tempo

d)

Use of long, complex sentences