Which is the correct explanation for the Interactional function of CL?

The child uses language to make contact / form relationships

Which is the correct explanation for the Regulatory function of CL?

The child uses language to tell others what to do

Which is the correct explanation for the Personal function of CL?

The child uses language that reflects individual identity, The child uses language to express feelings/opinions

Which is the correct explanation for the Instrumental function of CL?

The child using language to express their needs

What needs did Halliday say the first FOUR functions satisfied?

safety, physical, emotional and social needs

Which is the correct explanation for the Imaginative function of CL?

The child uses language to tell stories or jokes, The child uses language to create imaginary scenarios

Which is the correct explanation for the Heuristic function of CL?

The child uses language to get info about the environment

Which is the correct explanation for the Representational function of CL?

The child uses language that is factual or informative

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Halliday! (Theory of children's language)

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An A Level English Language quiz about the theorist Michael Halliday and the seven functions of children's language.

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Which is the correct explanation for the Interactional function of CL?
The child uses language to tell others what to do
The child uses international language
The child uses language to show they are tired
The child uses language to make contact / form relationships
2
Which is the correct explanation for the Regulatory function of CL?
The child uses language about food
The child uses language to tell others what to do
The child uses language about something they do regularly
The child uses language to express their needs
3
Which is the correct explanation for the Personal function of CL?
The language is offensive
The child uses language that reflects individual identity
The child uses language that is personable
The child uses language to express feelings/opinions
4
Which is the correct explanation for the Instrumental function of CL?
The child expressing their interest in instruments
The child using language to express their needs
The use of musical instruments to develop talk
The child using language to express anger
5
What needs did Halliday say the first FOUR functions satisfied?
environmental needs
imaginative needs
safety, physical, emotional and social needs
cognitive and developmental needs
6
Who sang the song 'Holiday' that plays in my head whenever I say Halliday?
Snoop Dogg
Katy Perry
Kendrick Lamar
Madonna
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Which is the correct explanation for the Imaginative function of CL?
The child uses language to tell stories or jokes
The child talks nonsense
The child talks about Disney films
The child uses language to create imaginary scenarios
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How many functions did Michael Halliday identify in CL?
7
17
5
6
9
Which is the correct explanation for the Heuristic function of CL?
The child uses language to get info about the environment
The child uses language they learned from their surroundings
The language is all about farms
The child uses language about recycling
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Which is the correct explanation for the Representational function of CL?
The child uses language that is factual or informative
The language is about imaginative scenarios
The child uses language that shows they can interact
The language is about how people are represented

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