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Language Aspects & Theories

Quiz by Amelia Jaishree

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  • Q1
    In analysing syntax within a book, observe the...
    grammar and sentence structure only.
    grammar, tenses and sentence structure.
    sentence structure.
    tenses and grammar only.
    30s
  • Q2
    Books used for early years generally include...
    present simple and present continuous tenses.
    present simple, simple past and present continuous tenses.
    present simple, simple past, present continuous, past continuous tenses and future tenses.
    present simple and simple past tenses.
    30s
  • Q3
    There are primarily three forms of syntax within children's books. They include
    simple, compound and complex sentences.
    simple, compound and complicating.
    simple, complex and advanced sentences.
    simple, medial and difficult sentences.
    30s
  • Q4
    When referring to Skinner's Behaviourist theory for language acquisition, consider that
    language acquisition is innate to the child and the child realizes the communicative value of words and phrases.
    children learn language by imitating others, and the child learns the communicative value of words and phrases from others.
    children learn language based on behaviorist reinforcement principles by associating words with meanings, and correct utterances are positively reinforced when the child realizes the communicative value of words and phrases.
    30s
  • Q5
    Noam Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device (LAD) states that
    children innately understand the rules of the language and simply need to acquire vocabulary.
    children need to be taught the rules of the language.
    children need to be taught the rules of the language and vocabulary.
    30s
  • Q6
    Chomsky's Universal Grammar proposes that
    children must be taught how to combine categories of grammar (e.g. verb or noun) into meaningful correct phrase.
    children instinctively know how to combine categories of grammar (e.g. verb or noun) into meaningful correct phrase.
    30s
  • Q7
    The language learning process occurs as a result of give and take in a social context, where parents/teachers lead the child through guided discovery, eventually allowing the child to internalize the language.
    Skinner's Behaviorist Theory
    Noam Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device
    Gesell's Theory on Acquiring Language
    Vygotsky's Constructivist Learning Theory
    30s
  • Q8
    "Besides motor, adaptive and personal-social skills, language can be developed in a fixed sequence that unfolds naturally as a result of our unique biological makeup." The theory that best describes this is...
    Gesell's Maturation Theory
    Skinner's Behaviourist theory
    Vygotsky's Constructivist Theory
    Noam Chomsky's LAD
    30s

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