Acquisition of Case Markers in Typically Developing Malayalam Speaking Children

Abstract

This study aims to establish a descriptive data on acquisition of case markers in typically developing 3-8 years old Malayalam speaking children. Fifty normal school going children were grouped according to age basis and were provided with the picture description task. Picture stimuli of each case marker were used for sample collection. Responses were marked on work sheet separately and each session was recorded for further detailed analysis. Result indicated that the children in older group performed well compared to younger group in all case markers. In the current study it is found that as the age increased, the ability to use correct case marker has improved.