Question

Three-year-old Serena refers to a squirrel as a "rabbit," but points correctly to a squirrel when given the word squirrel in a comprehension task. Serena probably has_____________.

A) difficulty discriminating between squirrels and rabbits.
B) difficulty recognizing squirrels.
C) difficulty pronouncing the word squirrel.
D) a hearing disability.

Answer 1

Answer:

C - difficulty pronouncing the word squirrel.

Explanation:

Serena refers to a squirrel as a rabbit. She points correctly to a squirrel when given the word squirrel in a comprehension task, which means she can distinguish the squirrel from other animals. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect, and option D is incorrect as well given that she points to a squirrel in a comprehension task, making the only option left, and correct, the C. She has difficulties pronouncing the word squirrel.