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Explain semantics and syntax, and explain how they relate to language development.
 
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In the children's story Bambi, Thumper the rabbit is teaching Bambi about the forest, and Bambi has learned about flowers.
   They then encounter the skunk. Flower, Bambi says, because the skunk somehow reminds him of a flower.
   No, Bambi, Thumper laughs, Skunk.
   Flower Bambi insists.
  The Piagetian concept that most closely relates to Bambi's reaction is:
 
  a. adaptation.
  b. assimilation.
  c. accommodation.
  d. transformation.



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Answer to Question 1

Semantics refers to the meaning of words and word combinations, and it is a central aspect of language development. Syntax refers to the rules of language as sentences are constructed. The development of semantics and syntax mark significant advances in language development.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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