Noah Webster's Dictionary

question 88

Multiple Choice

Noah Webster's dictionary

• A) had little impact until the 20^th century.
• B) helped to standardize the American language.
• C) was used to educate 19^th-century slaves.
• D) came to the United States from Britain in the 1800s.
• E) gave legitimacy to American slang.

---

Definitions:

Babinski Reflex

A physical reflex observable in infants, where fanning and curling toes occur when the sole of the foot is stimulated.

Grasping

The reflex action by which infants close their fingers around an object placed in their hand.

Genetic Plan

The predetermined genetic information carried by an organism that dictates its developmental processes and inherited traits.

Motor Development

The progression of muscle coordination and movement abilities in individuals, especially during the early years of life.