18 Questions
What is the primary constraint on language use?
Limited ways of combining words
What does a speaker's productive vocabulary contain?
Names of people and places, as well as ordinary words
What aspect of language does a speaker need to know to produce meaningful utterances?
All of the above: pronunciation, vocabulary, and how to combine them
What do speakers need to know about each word to use it effectively?
All of the above: pronunciation, meaning, and how to combine it with other words
What is the outcome of a speaker having a limited vocabulary?
They can only produce simple utterances
Why do children's vocabularies grow rapidly in early childhood?
Because they are exposed to a large number of words
What is acquired by the child in the community?
The most important communication system
What develops simultaneously with the ability to use language?
Ability to think and conceptualize
Why do we not remember learning to understand spoken language?
Because we started learning it at a very young age
What is the nature of our knowledge about our native language?
Partly conscious and explicit, partly unconscious and implicit
What is a characteristic of language that allows for creative communication?
It is creative and allows for new messages
What is a limitation of our knowledge of language?
We are not cognizant of the multiple meanings of common words
What is considered the greatest intellectual feat of a child's lifetime?
Acquiring the fundamentals of language
According to the innate timetable, what is the typical age when a child begins to imitate parental naming and description of the environment?
12 months
What is a key characteristic of a child's utterances by around 18 months old?
Two-word utterances
What is a crucial aspect of language acquisition that goes beyond mere reflection of the environment?
Ability to express oneself and interact with others
What is a factor that influences a child's language acquisition, assuming exposure to a medium?
Ability to hear or perceive
What is a key feature of children's language development beyond the early stages of acquisition?
Invented utterances
Understand the fundamental principles of language use, including the rules and constraints that govern language production. Learn about the knowledge that a speaker of a language has and the different vocabularies they use.
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