alleryChildren learn about ten to fifteen new word meanings a day. How is most of this learning achieved?
ADirect instruction
BGuessing from context
CDictionary drills
DSpelling tests
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Guessing from context
1. Only one of the daily word meanings comes from direct instruction.
2. Most are acquired when children meet an unfamiliar word.
3. They use contextual information to guess its rough meaning.
_Source: Wikipedia, Language acquisition, Meaning_
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