Which type of assessment would you choose to evaluate a child’s understanding of social language rules?

Choosing a pragmatic assessment is appropriate for evaluating a child's understanding of social language rules because pragmatic language involves the use of language in social contexts. This includes skills such as taking turns in conversation, understanding non-verbal cues, and using language appropriately in different social situations. A pragmatic assessment focuses on how well a child can use language to communicate effectively with others, reflecting their understanding of social norms and conventions.

In contrast, cognitive assessments typically evaluate a child's intellectual functioning, such as memory, problem-solving, and reasoning abilities, rather than their social language skills. Comprehension assessments are designed to gauge a child's understanding of spoken or written language, focusing more on the content of language rather than its social use. Articulation assessments analyze how a child pronounces words, which is unrelated to their ability to understand or navigate social interactions. Therefore, a pragmatic assessment is the most suitable choice for this specific evaluation of social language rules.