The relation between metalinguistic awareness and literacy could best be described as:

a. Metalinguistic awareness is a prerequisite for literacy.
b. As children learn to read and write, their metalinguistic knowledge develops.
c. The relation is bidirectional, such that awareness of language is integral for literacy, but exposure to reading and writing fosters greater metalinguistic awareness.
d. There is no relation between the two constructs; they are separate skills that children develop over time.


c

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"How Do Your Ears Help You Recognize Things?" was presented in this chapter as an example of which of the following?

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A) ?assuring proper positioning B) ?seeking advice from family and/or a specialist C) ?providing adapted utensils and dishes D) ?using hand-under-hand guidance

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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