2. Complete the following sentences. Type your answer within the given textbox.(7)

Question

2.1 The first language a child learns to speak is called the …………………………

2.2 The behaviourist perspective of language development believes that young children learn
language from …………………..

2.3 The average English-speaking child takes …………….. times longer than children with other
mother tongues to master reading and writing.

2.4 When the teacher is the conductor and monitor in the class and talks minimally, it is known as
the ……………… stage.

2.5 Learners can use a …………… to see their own mouth movements while imitating the
teacher.

2.6 A thank you letter or note will practice the ………………skills of the learners.

2.7 ‘He who makes no mistakes, makes …………. at all.’

Answer 1

2.1 The first language a child learns to speak is called the mother tongue.

2.2 The behaviourist perspective of language development believes that young children learn language from imitation and reinforcement.

2.3 The average English-speaking child takes two to three times longer than children with other mother tongues to master reading and writing.

2.4 When the teacher is the conductor and monitor in the class and talks minimally, it is known as the facilitator stage.

2.5 Learners can use a mirror to see their own mouth movements while imitating the teacher.

2.6 A thank you letter or note will practice the writing skills of the learners.

2.7 ‘He who makes no mistakes, makes nothing at all.’