Jean Aitchinson. Flashcards
1
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Labelling.
A
Making links between the sounds of particular words and the objects to which they refer. “Mummy” means the child’s mum.
2
Q
Packaging.
A
Understanding a words range of meaning.
3
Q
Overextension.
A
When a categorical term is used in language to represent more categories than it actually does. E.g calling all animals “doggies”
4
Q
Underextension.
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When a word is given a narrower meaning than it has in adult language. Calling the family cat a “cat” but not all cats “cat”
5
Q
Network building.
A
Grasping connections between words: understanding some words are opposite in meaning.
