In adaptive language strategies, with a familiar situation and partner, an __ of an intended verbalization is sufficient.

• A. Approximation
• B. Circumlocution
• C. Cue
• D. Self-correction

Answer: (A)

In adaptive language strategies, sharing enough context with a familiar partner means a close substitute for the exact word can convey the meaning effectively. When you’re in a well-known setting with someone who knows your routines, an approximation—like saying “the thing you cut with” instead of “knife” or “the red one” for a familiar object—lets the listener infer the intended item quickly based on shared knowledge and the situation. This keeps communication smooth without waiting to retrieve the precise word.

Circumlocution involves a longer, more elaborate description, which is slower and less efficient in everyday conversations. A cue is something from the listener that prompts you, not something you produce as the core verbalization. Self-correction is about revising your speech after you’ve said it, not about providing a sufficient approximation in the first place.