Focus Characteristics of Single-Word Utterances after Syntax.

Leonard, Laurence B.; Schwartz, Richard G.

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Focus Characteristics of Single-Word Utterances after Syntax

Leonard, Laurence B.; Schwartz, Richard G.

Journal of Child Language, 5, 1, 151-8, Feb 78

Focus is one factor that may account for children's use of single-word utterances after they have acquired the use of multi-word utterances. The possible role that focus may play in children's use of single-word utterances in naturalistic settings, after the acquisition of syntax, was investigated. (SW)

Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Language Acquisition, Language Research, Psycholinguistics, Speech Communication, Syntax, Verbal Development

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