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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #33298 July Prediction Repeated Syllables

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Assessments of language learning in 18-month-olds suggest that children are better at grasping the names of objects with repeated syllables, over words with non-identical syllables. Researchers say the study may help explain some words or phrases, such as 'train' and 'good night', have given rise to versions with repeated syllables, such as choo-choo and night-night. The researchers say such words are easier for infants to learn, and may provide them a starter point for vocabulary learning. A team from the University of Edinburgh assessed the infants' language learning behavior in a series of visual and attention tests pictures on a computer screen of two unfamiliar objects. The two objects were named with made-up words which were to the infants by a recorded voice - one with two identical syllables, for example neenee, and the other without repeated syllables, such as bolay. The infants were then tested for their recognition of word. Recordings of their eye movements showed they looked more reliably at the object labeled with repeated syllables, than the other object. Researchers validated their results with a control test, in which the infants responded to pictures of familiar objects - such as a dog or an apple.

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Correct answer: why
Explanation: 'Why' is the appropriate choice here as it introduces a question or explanation regarding the phenomenon of certain words having repeated syllables. It fits grammatically as it connects the clause to the preceding statement about the study's implications.
Meaning: 'Why' is used to ask for the reason or explanation behind something, in this case, the occurrence of repeated syllables in certain words.
Wrong options:
that: 'That' is a conjunction used to introduce a clause but does not pose a question or seek explanation, making it unsuitable here.
whether: 'Whether' is used to introduce alternatives or possibilities, which does not align with the intent of seeking an explanation in this context.
however: 'However' is a transitional word indicating contrast, which does not fit the context of explaining the reason behind the phenomenon discussed.
Correct answer: with
Explanation: 'With' is the correct preposition here, indicating the means by which infants may receive a starter point for vocabulary learning. It fits grammatically and contextually as it connects the action of providing to the infants.
Meaning: 'With' indicates the manner or means by which something is done, in this case, providing infants a starting point for learning vocabulary.
Wrong options:
under: 'Under' typically indicates a position below something and does not convey the intended meaning of providing assistance or means.
above: 'Above' suggests a higher position and does not fit the context of providing support or a starting point.
in: 'In' indicates inclusion or location, which does not appropriately convey the idea of providing a means for vocabulary learning.
Correct answer: using
Explanation: 'Using' is the correct gerund form here, indicating the method employed by the researchers in conducting the tests. It fits grammatically as it describes the action taken during the assessment.
Meaning: 'Using' refers to the act of employing something for a purpose, in this case, pictures to assess language learning behavior.
Wrong options:
depleting: 'Depleting' means to reduce or exhaust, which does not fit the context of conducting tests and implies a negative action.
making: 'Making' suggests creating or forming, which does not accurately describe the action of employing pictures in the tests.
applying: 'Applying' implies putting something into operation, but it does not convey the direct action of employing pictures as effectively as 'using.'
Correct answer: communicated
Explanation: 'Communicated' is the correct verb here, indicating the action of conveying the made-up words to the infants. It fits grammatically as it describes the method of presenting the words.
Meaning: 'Communicated' means to convey or share information, in this case, the made-up words to the infants through a recorded voice.
Wrong options:
expressed: 'Expressed' implies conveying thoughts or feelings, which does not fit as precisely as 'communicated' in the context of delivering specific words.
accommodated: 'Accommodated' means to provide or make adjustments for someone, which does not accurately describe the action of conveying words.
accelerated: 'Accelerated' means to speed up, which is unrelated to the act of conveying information and does not fit the context.
Correct answer: each
Explanation: 'Each' is the correct determiner here, indicating that the infants were tested on their recognition of every individual word. It fits grammatically as it refers to the singular items in a group.
Meaning: 'Each' refers to every one of two or more items considered individually, in this case, the words the infants were tested on.
Wrong options:
another: 'Another' implies an additional item, which does not fit as it suggests a comparison rather than individual recognition.
dual: 'Dual' means consisting of two parts, which does not accurately describe the testing of individual words.
one: 'One' refers to a single item, which does not convey the idea of testing recognition across multiple words as effectively as 'each.'

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