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Language is often classified into three components: form, content, and use. Which of
the following is an example of language form?
a. Syntax
b. Pragmatics
c. Morphology
d. A and C
e. All of the above - ✔✔a. A and C
phonology, morphology, and syntax are all part of language form
Which language theory is supported by the following evidence: deaf babies babble, grammar
rules are not directly taught, and children follow a sequence of developmental milestones
a. Cognitive theory
b. Nativist/Generative view
,c. Constructionist/Interactionist view
d. Behavioral theory - ✔✔b. Nativist/Generative view
Chomsky
Which of the following grammatical morphemes are acquired first in typically
developing children?
a. Present progressive -ing
b. Possessive 's
c. Regular plural -s
d. A and C - ✔✔d. A and C
present progressive -ing acquired by 27-30 months, stage II
Which language theory is based upon the belief that children learn language
through conditioning? (i.e. stimulus-response drives acquisition)
,a. Semantic theory
b. Behavioral theory
c. Social interactionism
d. Cognitive theory - ✔✔b. Behavioral theory
Skinner
The mechanics of breathing are very important for speech. The diaphragm contracts and
the thoracic cavity expands during which phase of respiration?
a. Inhalation
b. Exhalation
c. Both
d. Neither - ✔✔a. Inhalation
Alex's mom reports that Alex is making mistakes pronouncing some speech sounds.
Particularly, she has noticed difficulty with words that begin with 'k, m, and g'. Alex is 5 years
old. What would you recommend for Alex?
, a. A complete SLP evaluation
b. Oral motor exercises
c. Nothing, this normal for his age
d. Language therapy - ✔✔a. A complete SLP evaluation
further testing warranted prior to treatment recommendation
Identify the phoneme described based on the following distinctive features:
+voice, +labiodental, +fricative
a. /f/
b. /v/
c. /s/
d. A and B - ✔✔b. /v/
Identify the phoneme described based on the following distinctive features: +voiceless,
+alveolar, +stop
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