WorksheetsTalking together
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is another term commonly used for Parentese?
Baby whispering
Infant babble
Child-Directed Speech
Baby mimicry
Parentese is usually spoken in what kind of tone?
Monotone and slow
High-pitched and exaggerated
Quiet and serious
Fast and loud
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Parentese?
Slower speech
Clearer enunciation
Use of complex adult vocabulary
Repetition
Parentese is only used by mothers.
Why do babies prefer Parentese over regular adult speech?
It sounds like music to them.
It grabs their attention and helps them understand speech sounds
It reminds them of their heartbeat.
It makes them sleepy.
Which of the following is a benefit of using Child-Directed Speech?
It reduces crying immediately
It supports early language development.
It entertains parents more than babies.
It eliminates the need for story time.
What does a baby typically do to start communication before they can talk?
Snap their fingers
Sing
Cry, coo, and use facial expressions
Draw pictures
Which of these is an example of intentional baby communication?
Random hiccups
Sneezing
Reaching out for a toy while looking at you
Yawning
How do caregivers respond in a way that supports early communication?
Ignore random noises
Only respond when the baby speaks clearly
Mirror sounds and facial expressions
Wait until the baby is one year old
Which stage of communication development typically comes first?
Cooing
Babbling
First words
Two-word phrases
What’s a fun way to encourage baby communication in a preschool setting?
Use tongue twisters
Sing simple songs and repeat words
Teach spelling
Show them cartoons all day
When should educators stop using Child-Directed Speech?
When the child starts crawling
Gradually as the child develops more vocabulary
Never
At age 2 exactly
What is the primary purpose of using Parentese when talking to babies?
To entertain adults
To enhance the baby's language acquisition
To teach complex grammar
To confuse the baby
At what age do babies typically start to respond to Parentese?
At birth
At 1 year
Around 2 months
At 6 months
Which of the following is a characteristic of Child-Directed Speech?
Use of technical jargon
Infrequent eye contact
Higher pitch and slower tempo
Use of long, complex sentences
