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

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During which stage do infants primarily focus on speech inflection and rhythm?

Pre-linguistic stage
Early language stage
Stage of language acquisition
Advanced language stage

The correct answer is: Stage of language acquisition

The stage where infants primarily focus on speech inflection and rhythm is the early language stage. During this stage, babies begin to recognize and differentiate sounds, including the pitch and intonation patterns that are crucial for understanding spoken language. They become attuned to the rhythm and melody of speech, which helps them in the development of later language skills. In this period, infants are particularly sensitive to the prosody of language, which refers to the patterns of stress and intonation in spoken communication. This sensitivity is essential because it lays the foundation for their comprehension of meaning and emotion in language as they start to form words and build their vocabulary. The focus on speech inflection and rhythm during this stage is a key developmental milestone, contributing significantly to their eventual ability to communicate effectively.