ALL checks language skills in kids from pre-K to first grade. Which components does ALL include?

• A. Listening and understanding words
• B. Word meanings
• C. Sentence structure
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is that this assessment looks at multiple language areas that support early literacy, not just one facet. It examines how well a child understands spoken language (listening and understanding words), what they know about word meanings (vocabulary), and how they handle the structure of sentences (sentence structure). Each of these areas plays a crucial role in language and reading development: listening helps a child follow along and respond to spoken language, vocabulary knowledge fuels comprehension and expression, and syntax/grammar supports clear communication and understanding of sentences. Because ALL aims to give a broad picture of a child’s language abilities from pre-K through first grade, it includes all three components. That’s why the best choice is the one that encompasses listening and understanding words, word meanings, and sentence structure—covering all aspects rather than just one.