Let's Say We Could Teach a Dolphin to Understand the Difference

question 9

Multiple Choice

Let's say we could teach a dolphin to understand the difference between the sentences "The parrot kissed the dolphin" and "The dolphin was kissed by the parrot". If this were demonstrated, it might mean the dolphin had an understanding of ________.

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

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Definitions:

Dyslexia

A learning disorder characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.

Mainstreaming

Placing disabled children in classrooms with nondisabled children.

Special Provisions

Special arrangements or measures taken to accommodate specific needs of individuals or groups in various contexts, such as education or employment.

Concrete-Operational Children

Children in the Piagetian stage (approximately age 7-12) who can think logically about concrete objects and events.