A child produces grammatically structured sentences without explicit instruction. Which theory best explains this ability?

Here are the answers to the questions:

24. A child produces grammatically structured sentences without explicit instruction. Which theory best explains this ability?
The theory that best explains this ability is the Nativist theory, which posits an innate capacity for language acquisition.

• B. Nativist theory

25. Which component of literacy development focuses on the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language?
The component that focuses on the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in spoken language is phonological awareness.

• B. Phonological awareness

26. Which component is primarily concerned with understanding the meaning of text?
The component primarily concerned with understanding the meaning of text is comprehension.

• C. Comprehension

SECTION B
Instruction: Respond TRUE or FALSE to the following questions.

27. Literacy development is entirely dependent on formal schooling and cannot occur in informal social contexts.

• FALSE

28. Literacy development is entirely dependent on formal schooling and cannot occur in informal social contexts.

• FALSE

29. Multilingual learners may draw on their entire linguistic repertoire to enhance literacy development.

• TRUE