For children with a(n) ____ style, language is primarily an intellectual tool. On the other hand, for children with a(n) ____ style, language is primarily a social tool.
A) expressive; referential
B) phonemic; morphemic
C) referential; expressive
D) dynamic; static

Question

For children with a(n) ____ style, language is primarily an intellectual tool. On the other hand, for children with a(n) ____ style, language is primarily a social tool.
A) ​expressive; referential
B) ​phonemic; morphemic
C) ​referential; expressive
D) ​dynamic; static

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The referential style refers to a focus on the meaning of words and their referents, rather than the emotional or social aspects of language. Therefore, children with a referential style see language as primarily an intellectual tool. Conversely, expressive style is characterized by a focus on the social and emotional aspects of language, and using it primarily as a means of expressing feelings and establishing social relationships.

For Children with A(n) ____ Style, Language Is Primarily an Intellectual