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Child's Expressions and Adult Communication

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How is the adult interpretation of combinations tied to their utterance context?

It is mainly affected by the language's phonetic structure

It is mostly influenced by the situation in which they are spoken (correct)

It is completely independent of the context

It varies depending on the speaker's age

Which linguistic aspect heavily influences the adult interpretation of combinations?

Syntax

Morphology

Pragmatics (correct)

Semantics

What role does phonetics play in the adult interpretation of combinations?

It shapes the meaning of the combinations

It determines the speaker's intention

It is the primary factor influencing interpretation

It has no impact on how combinations are understood (correct)

How does morphology contribute to the understanding of combinations by adults?

Morphology has no significant impact on how adults interpret combinations Signup and view all the answers

Which linguistic aspect is least relevant to how adults interpret combinations?

Semantics Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is emphasized when a child uses expressions to communicate?

The adult's response to the communication Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is typically the initial process in a child's semantic development of words?

Overextension Signup and view all the answers

As a child learns more words, what is the usual trend in their application of each term?

Narrowing down Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common occurrence in a child's semantic development process?

Overextension followed by narrowing down Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the gradual restriction of a word's meaning in a child's vocabulary development?