Jim Is 55 Months Old

question 19

Multiple Choice

Jim is 55 months old.Which of the following fine motor skills is he most likely to develop?

• A)Copying two short words
• B)Stringing shoelace
• C)Cutting interior pieces from paper
• D)Tracing around hand

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Definitions:

Pragmatics

A branch of linguistics dealing with the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people convey meaning through communication.

Formal Etiquette

The set of conventional rules for polite behavior in societal or official life, often used in ceremonies, formal events, and in interactions among dignitaries.

Syntax

The set of rules that dictate the structure and order of words in sentences for the purposes of communication in a language.

Telegraphic Speech

The use of short, precise words without grammatical markers such as articles, auxiliary verbs, and other connectives.