The Process of Spoken Acquisition (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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Which sounds do infants typically learn to produce first?
Which sounds do infants typically learn to produce first?
/p/, /b/, and /m/
What is phonetic contraction, which occurs around 12 months?
What is phonetic contraction, which occurs around 12 months?
Stopping sounds not in native language
Between 12 and 18 months, which word type do children predominantly learn?
Between 12 and 18 months, which word type do children predominantly learn?
Nouns for tangible objects
How does comprehension relate to production in language development?
How does comprehension relate to production in language development?
Comprehension develops ahead of production
What are pivot words in early language development?
What are pivot words in early language development?
High-frequency terms used repeatedly
What is Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?
What is Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?
An innate mechanism enabling language learning
Which types of errors do parents typically correct in children's speech?
Which types of errors do parents typically correct in children's speech?
Mispronunciations and factual errors
What is overextension in language development?
What is overextension in language development?
Applying a word too broadly
What does pragmatics refer to in language development?
What does pragmatics refer to in language development?
Using language appropriately in social contexts
How are Brown's Stages of Language Development measured?
How are Brown's Stages of Language Development measured?
By Mean Length of Utterance (MLU)