Which one of the following statements best describes the invented ...

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Which one of the following statements best describes the invented spellings often seen in kindergartners and first graders?
 
  a. They are often interpretable even though they frequently omit important phonemes in words.
  b. They interfere with a child's acquisition of correct word spellings and should be discouraged.
  c. They reveal an endearing attempt to communicate but bear no resemblance to actual words.
  d. Although they are not completely accurate, they do contain all of the phonemes of the words they are meant to represent.

Question 2

Imagine that you are a high school counselor. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson meet with you to express their concern that their 15-year-old son Jeremy has poor handwriting. His writing used to be neat and easy to read, Mr. Johnson says. Now he writes so quickly that we often don't know what he's written. Sometimes even he can't read what he wrote, Mrs. Johnson adds. Based on what the Johnsons have told you, what might you most reasonably suspect?
 
  a. Jeremy is intentionally trying to cover up errors in his spelling.
  b. Deterioration in handwriting is rare in adolescents and suggests possible depression or other mental illness.
  c. Jeremy has automatized his handwriting skills and may have improved his effectiveness in writing.
  d. Jeremy is showing signs of a possible writing disability, but you need more information before you can determine this for sure.

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C