NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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At what age range does the Pre-Speech Stage occur in language acquisition?

  1. 0-2 years

  2. 2-4 years

  3. 4-7 years

  4. 7-11 years

The correct answer is: 0-2 years

The Pre-Speech Stage occurs from birth to around 2 years of age, which is why the answer is the first age range. During this critical period, children engage in important pre-linguistic behaviors such as cooing and babbling. This stage lays the foundation for later speech development as infants communicate through sounds, gestures, and expressions. It is characterized by the exploration of phonemes and the rhythmic patterns of speech, even before they can form words. Understanding this stage is crucial for recognizing how language acquisition begins even before verbal communication starts, emphasizing the importance of early interactions and exposure to language in a child’s environment.

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