Which type of speech is used in the example: When 9-month-old Radha's mother talks to her, she uses short, simple sentences, repetitive words, and higher pitches.
A. Holophrastic
B. Telegraphic
C. Interpretive
D. Infant-directed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Speech Type Analysis: Example 1 - Arjun
Arjun, at 2 years old, uses phrases like "Ma bye, bye" and "ball broken." This stage, where children combine two or three words, often omitting smaller grammatical words, is known as Telegraphic Speech.
- This matches characteristic B. Telegraphic.
Speech Type Analysis: Example 2 - Radha's Mother
Radha's mother uses a specific style when talking to her 9-month-old baby. This style includes short, simple sentences, repetition, and higher pitches. This communication method is called Infant-Directed Speech (also known as motherese or parentese).
- This matches characteristic D. Infant-directed.
Evaluating Other Options
- A. Holophrastic speech involves single words representing a whole sentence, typically seen in younger infants (around 12-18 months). This does not fit Arjun's phrases.
- C. Interpretive speech is not a standard term for this developmental stage and doesn't describe either example accurately.
Conclusion
The first example demonstrates Telegraphic Speech (B), and the second example demonstrates Infant-Directed Speech (D). Therefore, the correct combination is B and D.
Important Questions from Language and Thought - Teaching
In language acquisition, the student's _______ plays a key role/s in language learning.
I. Motivation
II. Self-confidence
III. Curiosity
Which of the following combination(s) is/are correct?
I. Informative literature - Dictionary
II. Creative or imaginative literature - Novels
Which of the following newspaper was the first Hindi newspaper of India?
Type of Hindi - Which of the following pair of descriptions is correct?
I. Khari Boli - This form of Hindi is currently considered to be Standard Hindi.
II. Hindustani - This includes both Hindi and Urdu forms.
How play can help in the language development?
I. While playing children have to communicate with other in terms that can be understood.
II. Games like puzzles and riddles do not help increasing vocabulary of children.
