Vocal Sounds That Are Not Included in One's Native Language

question 37

Multiple Choice

Vocal sounds that are not included in one's native language first begin to disappear from usage during the ________ stage of language development.

• A) one-word
• B) two-word
• C) telegraphic
• D) babbling

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where children use two-word phrases that communicate essential information, mimicking the brevity of a telegram.

Babbling

Early stage vocalizations by infants that involve repetition of syllables and are a key aspect of language development.

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in any given language, including the order of words.

Babbling

Early stage of language development in infants, characterized by repetitive sounds and syllables.