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Praxis II Special Ed

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Third grader Kylie has difficulty reading social cues in relation to communication. She may misinterpret a rhetorical question as a literal question or misunderstand metaphors or similes. She frequently dominates conversations or skips from topic to topic. These characteristics show a breakdown in which of the components of language development?

Pragmatics
Syntax
Semantics
Morphology

Explanation

Answer: A-An inability to read social cues or interpret rhetorical questions or metaphors relates to the language component of pragmatics, which is the speaker’s intent. The child may hear and understand the words, but doesn’t attach the appropriate meaning.

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