Understanding Language: Words and Sentences
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What is the basic unit of language according to the text?

  • Words (correct)
  • Sentences
  • Paragraphs
  • Phonetics
  • When do sentences come into play in language development?

  • At the same time as words
  • Before words
  • Irrelevant to language development
  • After words (correct)
  • In what way are one-word commands like 'Go.' or 'Sit.' described in the text?

  • Common in everyday conversation
  • Exclusively used by children
  • Odd and un-English
  • Rare but not unusual (correct)
  • How are single words used outside the context of any actual or reconstructable sentence?

    <p>In warning shouts and shopping lists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about words outside of sentences?

    <p>They can be sorted and classified in various ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

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