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Mullet, Etienne; Rivet, Isabelle – Language and Communication, 1991
A study explored the ability of children to comprehend expressions of uncertainty in varying degrees (e.g., "not likely, possible, probable"). Subjects were 42 French students aged approximately 9, 12, and 15. Results, including age and gender differences, and implications for classroom communication are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Child Language, Classroom Communication