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Word Reading Processes and Linguistic Origins Quiz

#1

What is the term for the smallest unit of meaning in language?

Morpheme
Explanation

Smallest language meaning unit

#2

In the context of linguistic origins, what is etymology?

The study of word origins and their historical development
Explanation

Word origin and history study

#3

What is the term for the ability to understand and use words in context?

Semantics
Explanation

Understanding and using words contextually

#4

What is the term for the rules that govern how words are formed in a language?

Morphology
Explanation

Rules for word formation

#5

What is the term for the rules that govern the order of words in sentences?

Syntax
Explanation

Rules for word order in sentences

#6

Which of the following best describes the process of word recognition?

Rapidly identifying whole words without analyzing individual letters
Explanation

Whole-word recognition without letter analysis

#7

What is the term for the process of sounding out unfamiliar words by recognizing individual letter sounds?

Phonetic decoding
Explanation

Deciphering words by letter sounds

#8

Which area of the brain is primarily associated with word reading processes?

Temporal lobe
Explanation

Brain region for word reading

#9

What is the term for the study of how sounds function in languages?

Phonology
Explanation

Study of sound function in language

#10

Which of the following is a characteristic of dyslexia?

Difficulty with word recognition but not comprehension
Explanation

Struggle with word recognition, comprehension intact

#11

Which theory suggests that words are recognized by their overall shape rather than individual letters?

Word shape theory
Explanation

Recognition by word shape not letters

#12

According to the Dual-Route Cascaded Model, which route is primarily responsible for reading irregular words?

Lexical route
Explanation

Route for irregular word reading

#13

What is the term for the phenomenon where a word temporarily loses its meaning after repetition?

Semantic satiation
Explanation

Word meaning loss after repetition

#14

What is the term for the inability to understand or use spoken or written language due to brain injury or disease?

Aphasia
Explanation

Inability to use language due to brain issue

#15

According to the Interactive Activation Model of word recognition, which level of processing involves identifying individual letters?

Orthographic level
Explanation

Processing level for individual letters

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