Language Acquisition Theorists Quiz

1. What is Chomsky's 'Language Acquisition Device (LAD)' theory?

Without linguistic interaction between the ages of 4-5 years, language development is severely limited
Language isn't taught and is instead a natural development
Children need to develop certain mental abilities before they can acquire particular aspects of language
Children acquire the ability to learn language through interacting with children of a similar age

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A child needs to develop certain mental abilities before they can acquire particular aspects of language
A child learns language through constant practice with their caregiver
A child learns language through practicing their speech alone
If a child mispronounces a word, their caregiver will continue to repeat the word until the child pronounces it correctly

If a child is learning a second language, it is critical that they are exposed to it before the ages of 5-6 years in order for them to learn the language more easily.
When a child is in the womb, the child must be exposed to some form of language in order for them to develop the Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
Without linguistic practice before the ages of 5-6 years, language acquisition is severely limited
At the ages of 5-6 years, it is critical that they understand the difference between spoken and written language

Children hear the correct usage of the plural inflection -s, so often that it was second nature to apply it to a noun they had never heard before
Parents point at something and ask a child to name it and this helps a child to develop their language
Children are aware of the difference between spoken and written language
Children start to learn the range of meanings that a word might have