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1

The ongoing process of learning to read and write is called emergent literacy.
A)True
B)False
2

Young children can learn two languages and grow up bilingual.
A)True
B)False
3

English-speaking children who are learning another language tend to keep their home language when enrolled in language-immersion programs, while many non-English speaking children enrolled in English-only immersion programs lose their home language.
A)True
B)False
4

Infants learn conversational turn taking only through vocalizations.
A)True
B)False
5

Research on cultural differences in communication styles with children suggests that while European American mothers are more likely to put feelings into words, Japanese mothers are more likely to value nonverbal empathy.
A)True
B)False
6

Because the years up to age 8 are important for literacy development, it's important to sit children down and start formal reading lessons, as soon as they can walk and talk.
A)True
B)False
7

"Best practices" for developing reading skills suggests not starting formal instruction until kindergarten and the primary grades beginning at preschool age.
A)True
B)False
8

In the "invented spelling" approach, children are encouraged to write and misspellings are not corrected; however, they are given formal phonics lessons to help them develop spelling skills.
A)True
B)False
9

The marble painting activity is helpful in developing literacy because it teaches children about leaving traces.
A)True
B)False
10

Japan and Mexico are examples of high-context cultures.
A)True
B)False





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