$$Total\ Words = 860 \times 6$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'semantic development' in the context of language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

An individual's learning and knowledge of the meaning of words.

Question 2

When a child encounters a new word, which of the following is NOT one of the internal representations they must develop?

Accepted Answer

Orthographic representation

Question 3

Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between semantic and syntactic development?

Accepted Answer

Semantic and syntactic development are highly interrelated.

Question 4

A child learns the word 'dog' and quickly associates it with all four-legged animals. This is an example of which semantic building block?

Accepted Answer

Organizing words into a semantic network

Question 5

Which category of words in a mental lexicon refers to all members of a category, such as 'cats'?

Accepted Answer

General nominals

Question 6

If a child says 'up' to indicate they want to be picked up, which category does this word belong to?

Accepted Answer

Action word

Question 7

According to the study materials, how many exposures does a child typically need to learn a new word?

Accepted Answer

$$17$$

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE regarding receptive and expressive lexicons?

Accepted Answer

Receptive lexicon is typically larger than expressive lexicon.

Question 9

A child who struggles to retrieve words and has a poorly organized semantic network is likely experiencing which influence on semantic development?

Accepted Answer

Language impairment

Question 10

Which of the following connections in a semantic network is considered STRONG according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Between 'pin' and 'pit' due to shared phonological features.

Question 11

Which factor does NOT influence how quickly a child develops an adultlike understanding of a word?

Accepted Answer

The word's frequency in written language

Question 12

Girls typically have larger vocabularies than boys until what age, according to the study materials?

Accepted Answer

$$7$$

Question 13

Children acquire approximately how many words per year between ages 1 and 7?

Accepted Answer

$$860$$

Question 14

Which real-world scenario best illustrates the impact of language exposure on semantic development?

Accepted Answer

Children in orphanages often have depressed vocabularies.

Question 15

A child who uses the word 'mine' to describe their toy is demonstrating which category of word?

Accepted Answer

Modifier

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why semantic networks are not randomly organized?

Accepted Answer

Connections vary in strength based on shared features.

Question 17

If a child has difficulty answering 'what' and 'who' questions, which aspect of semantic development might be delayed?

Accepted Answer

Answering questions in developmental order

Question 18

Which equation best represents the total number of words a child might acquire between ages 1 and 7, given the average rate provided?

Accepted Answer

$$Total\ Words = 860 	imes 6$$

Question 19

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of low socioeconomic status (Low S-E) on semantic development?

Accepted Answer

Fewer words and depressed vocabulary

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates a STRONG semantic connection based on syntactic features?

Accepted Answer

The words 'him' and 'her'

Language Development: Semantics (CH 2) – Study Notes

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