Child Language Development: Ages 2-3

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Child Language Development: Ages 2-3 - Quiz


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  • 1. 

    Two year olds can use which two words correctly?

    • A.

      I, you

    • B.

      Me, hers

    • C.

      Yours, mine

    • D.

      Ours, theirs

    Correct Answer
    A. I, you
    Explanation
    Two-year-olds can use the words "I" and "you" correctly because at this age they begin to develop a sense of self and can understand the concept of addressing someone else. They may still make grammatical errors or struggle with pronouns, but they can typically use these two words to refer to themselves and others.

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  • 2. 

    Volume and _________ are not yet well controlled for two year olds.

    • A.

      Tone

    • B.

      Rate

    • C.

      Pitch of voice

    • D.

      Noise

    Correct Answer
    C. Pitch of voice
    Explanation
    For two-year-olds, their volume and pitch of voice are not yet well controlled. This means that they may not be able to regulate the loudness or the highness/lowness of their voice effectively. This lack of control can lead to their voice being too loud or too soft, or their pitch being too high or too low. It is important for adults to provide guidance and help children develop these skills as they grow.

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  • 3. 

    Which two words are beginning to emerge for two year olds?

    • A.

      Theirs and ours

    • B.

      My and mine

    • C.

      Yours and mine

    • D.

      We and us

    Correct Answer
    B. My and mine
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "My and mine". At around two years old, children begin to develop a sense of ownership and possessiveness. They start to understand the concept of "mine" and "my" in relation to their belongings and personal possessions. This is a normal part of their language development and demonstrates their growing sense of self and individuality.

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  • 4. 

    What book is recommended for children ages 2 to 3 in the brochure?

    • A.

      I Like Me!

    • B.

      Dog and Bear

    • C.

      Have You Seen My Duckling?

    • D.

      Brown Bear, Bear Bear What Do You See?

    Correct Answer
    D. Brown Bear, Bear Bear What Do You See?
    Explanation
    The book "Brown Bear, Bear Bear What Do You See?" is recommended for children ages 2 to 3 in the brochure.

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  • 5. 

    Approximately what percentage of a three year olds speech in intelligible?

    • A.

      90%

    • B.

      50%

    • C.

      75%

    • D.

      80%

    Correct Answer
    A. 90%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 90%. This suggests that approximately 90% of a three-year-old's speech is intelligible, meaning that it can be understood by others. This indicates that at this age, children have developed enough speech and language skills to communicate effectively with others, although there may still be some instances where their speech is unclear or difficult to understand.

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  • 6. 

    Which parts of speech begin to predominate with three year olds?

    • A.

      Nouns

    • B.

      Verbs

    • C.

      Adjectives

    • D.

      Conjunctions

    Correct Answer
    B. Verbs
    Explanation
    At three years old, children start to develop their language skills and begin to use more verbs in their speech. Verbs are action words that express what someone or something is doing. This is an important stage in language development as it allows children to communicate their actions and interact with others more effectively. Nouns, adjectives, and conjunctions are also important parts of speech, but at this stage, verbs tend to be more predominant.

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  • 7. 

    Approximately how many vocabulary words does a two year old have?

    • A.

      100

    • B.

      50

    • C.

      75-100

    • D.

      150-300

    Correct Answer
    D. 150-300
    Explanation
    A two-year-old typically has a vocabulary of 150-300 words. At this age, children are rapidly learning and acquiring new words every day. They are able to understand and use simple words to communicate their needs and desires. While the exact number may vary from child to child, this range is a general estimate of the vocabulary size for a two-year-old.

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  • 8. 

    Three year olds can easily speak how many words to make a sentence?

    • A.

      10 words

    • B.

      7 words

    • C.

      5 words

    • D.

      3 words

    Correct Answer
    D. 3 words
    Explanation
    At three years old, children are typically able to speak in short sentences consisting of three words. This is because their language skills are still developing, and they may have a limited vocabulary at this age. While they may be able to understand and use more words individually, constructing longer sentences can be challenging for them. Therefore, the correct answer is 3 words.

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  • 9. 

    In order to increase 2 and 3 year old language development, parents should

    • A.

      Use picture books to explore vocabulary

    • B.

      Limit TV time

    • C.

      Sing a song with their child

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    Using picture books to explore vocabulary, limiting TV time, and singing a song with their child are all effective strategies to increase language development in 2 and 3 year olds. Picture books help children learn new words and expand their vocabulary. Limiting TV time ensures that children have more opportunities for interactive language experiences. Singing songs with a child helps develop their language skills through rhythm, repetition, and exposure to new words. Therefore, all of the above options are recommended for parents to enhance language development in young children.

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  • 10. 

    By age 3 children will begin playing with language by

    • A.

      Rhyming

    • B.

      Singing

    • C.

      Listening to stories

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
    Explanation
    By age 3, children start to develop language skills and engage in various activities that promote language development. Rhyming helps children recognize and manipulate sounds, enhancing their phonological awareness. Singing exposes children to rhythm, melody, and vocabulary, supporting their language acquisition. Listening to stories exposes children to new words, expands their vocabulary, and helps develop comprehension skills. Therefore, all of the mentioned activities contribute to children's language development by age 3.

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  • 11. 

    Children between ages 2 and 3 have utterances usually

    • A.

      0-2 words long

    • B.

      1-3 words long

    • C.

      4-6 words long

    • D.

      7-8 words long

    Correct Answer
    B. 1-3 words long
    Explanation
    Between the ages of 2 and 3, children typically have utterances that are 1-3 words long. This is because at this stage of language development, children are still learning how to form sentences and express themselves. They often use short phrases or single words to communicate their needs and desires. As they continue to develop their language skills, their utterances will gradually become longer and more complex.

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  • 12. 

    Between what ages does a huge growth spurt occur?

    • A.

      0-1

    • B.

      1-2

    • C.

      2-3

    • D.

      3-4

    Correct Answer
    C. 2-3
    Explanation
    During the ages of 2-3, children typically experience a significant growth spurt. This is a period of rapid physical development characterized by an increase in height and weight. It is during this time that children may appear to grow taller and gain weight at a faster rate compared to other stages of their development. This growth spurt is crucial for the child's overall growth and development, as it helps them to reach important milestones and develop their motor skills.

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  • 13. 

    At what age do children typically get pronouns such as "you" and "me" mixed up?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      1 and a half

    • D.

      2

    Correct Answer
    D. 2
    Explanation
    Children typically start to get pronouns such as "you" and "me" mixed up around the age of 2. This is because they are still developing their language skills and may not fully understand the concept of pronouns and their proper usage. As they continue to grow and learn, they will eventually grasp the correct usage of pronouns.

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  • 14. 

    By three years old, children typically know how many prepositions?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      4

    Correct Answer
    C. 3
    Explanation
    By three years old, children typically know three prepositions. At this age, children have developed a basic understanding of spatial relationships and can use prepositions like "in," "on," and "under" to describe the position of objects. They may also begin to grasp more complex prepositions such as "behind" or "next to." This knowledge of prepositions is an important milestone in language development and allows children to communicate about location and direction.

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  • 15. 

    Between ages 2 and 3 children are beginning to engage ina question-answer format?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Between ages 2 and 3, children are starting to engage in a question-answer format. During this developmental stage, children's language skills are rapidly progressing, and they begin to understand the concept of asking and answering questions. They may ask simple questions to seek information or clarification, and they also start responding to questions asked by others. This marks an important milestone in their cognitive and linguistic development, as they learn to communicate and interact with others through questioning and answering.

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