Lex Is in the Second Grade

question 29

Multiple Choice

Lex is in the second grade.As part of a homework assignment,he is asked to write a sentence to describe a picture of a dog playing fetch.Lex writes the sentence,"Ball the dog has." Lex is clearly having trouble with ___________.

• A)phonemes
• B)morphemes
• C)pragmatics
• D)syntax

---

Definitions:

Alternatives

Other options or choices available in a situation from which a selection can be made.

Investments

The allocation of resources, usually financial, into assets or endeavors expected to yield returns or profits over time.

Distress-Maintaining

Cycles or patterns of behavior and thought that contribute to preserving or increasing psychological distress.

Relationship-Enhancing

Any behavior or action that strengthens the bond between individuals in a relationship.