The study of the system of speech sounds is called
a. semantics.
b. intonation.
c. morphology.
d. phonology.
e. syntax.
[Ques. 2] The ability to hear the rapid sounds in language to understand speech is called
a. temporal acoustic processing.
b. immersion.
c. pragmatics.
d. limited English proficiency.
e. oral expression disorders.
[Ques. 3] What is the most common disability identified for preschool children, ages 35, receiving special education services?
a. Speechlanguage impairments
b. Visual impairments
c. Emotional disturbance
d. Autism
e. Learning disabilities
[Ques. 4] James, at age 4, can follow verbal directions but does not talk. He does not have an organic or physiological
abnormality. His problem can be described as
a. an inner language disorder.
b. receptive aphasia.
c. expressive aphasia.
d. acquired aphasia.
e. a central language disorder.
[Ques. 5] A middle ear infection that might affect language learning is called
a. dysnomia.
b. echolalia.
c. otis media.
d. disgraphia.
e. limited English proficiency.
[Ques. 6] Which theory of language learning emphasizes the reciprocal activities and interactions between the child and parent
(or adult)?
a. Behavioral theory
b. Information-processing theory
c. Developmental theory
d. Analytic theory
e. Social theory
[Ques. 7] Children who cannot quickly name objects have problems with
a. sheltered English.
b. standard English.
c. phonological awareness.
d. rapid automatized naming.
e. speech disorders.
[Ques. 8] Children who display difficulty in phonological awareness
a. should be taught only with a sight word method.
b. cannot recognize environmental sounds.
c. have receptive aphasia.
d. have difficulty in recognizing the sound elements of words.
e. have difficulty with the visual recognition of shapes.
[Ques. 9] A required attendee at the IEP meeting is:
a. The general education teacher
b. A school board member
c. The cafeteria workers
d. The bus driver
e. The occupational therapist
[Ques. 10] If you see a teacher in your building not following the law as it pertains to
a. Tell the parent of the student what you have seen
b. File a complaint with the State Department of Education
c. Ignore it because it isn't any of your business
d. Tell the teachers in the building
e. Talk with the principal about what you have observed and be objective in your reporting