What is another name for the sequence in which language features are acquired?

• A. Developmental sequence
• B. Genuine question
• C. Prepositions
• D. Function words

Answer: (A)

The order in which language features are learned is described by a developmental sequence. This term captures the idea that learners typically acquire language in a recognizable, step-by-step progression—from simple sounds and basic words to more complex grammar and syntax—helping teachers anticipate milestones and tailor support. The other options don’t refer to the progression itself: prepositions are a specific word class, function words are another category of words, and a genuine question is simply a type of inquiry, not the sequence of language acquisition. So the developmental sequence is the best way to name that pattern of how language features are acquired.