Question 1
A child consistently substitutes the sound "t" for "th" (e.g., "tink" instead of "think"). Which one of the following is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?
◦ The child is applying phonological rules of his native language.
◦ The child has heard slang or street language regularly at home.
◦ The child is a simultaneous bilingual learner.
◦ The child is engaging in phoneme substitution.
Question 2
A seven-year-old child is still substituting the sound "w" for "r." What would be a quick way for a teacher to assess whether further evaluation is needed at this time?
◦ The teacher should listen for the use of this sound in more formal, quiet, structured conversations.
◦ The teacher should present this and other sounds to the child to determine whether she can hear differences.
◦ The teacher should present this sound and ask the child to imitate it.
◦ The teacher should listen for the use of this sound in less formal, more spontaneous language during play.