15 Questions
How is the adult interpretation of combinations tied to their utterance context?
It is mostly influenced by the situation in which they are spoken
Which linguistic aspect heavily influences the adult interpretation of combinations?
Pragmatics
What role does phonetics play in the adult interpretation of combinations?
It has no impact on how combinations are understood
How does morphology contribute to the understanding of combinations by adults?
Morphology has no significant impact on how adults interpret combinations
Which linguistic aspect is least relevant to how adults interpret combinations?
Semantics
What are the significant functional consequences when a child communicates through expressions, based on the text?
The adult behaves as if communication is taking place
In the context of the text, what is emphasized when a child uses expressions to communicate?
The adult's response to the communication
What is the adult's typical behavior when a child communicates through expressions according to the text?
The adult behaves as if communication is occurring
What is the primary implication of a child's expressions leading to the adult behaving as though communication is taking place?
Communication gaps are bridged
Based on the text, what role does pragmatics play in the interaction between a child and an adult during communication?
Pragmatics helps establish effective communication despite intentions
What is typically the initial process in a child's semantic development of words?
Overextension
As a child learns more words, what is the usual trend in their application of each term?
Narrowing down
Which of the following is a common occurrence in a child's semantic development process?
Overextension followed by narrowing down
What is the term used to describe the gradual restriction of a word's meaning in a child's vocabulary development?
Narrowing down
In the context of a child's semantic development, what does 'overextension' refer to?
Applying a word too broadly
Explore how children's expressions can lead to significant functional consequences where adults behave as if communication is occurring. Understand the dynamics of communication between children and adults.
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