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Expressive language skills encompass the many ways of conveying a message. Expressive language skills include learning the forms of language, such as verb forms, plural endings, and how to use pronouns, as well as the content of language, which leads to an event being related clearly and appropriately. It also includes the function of language, which can vary based upon listeners.

Receptive language skills, the ability to take in language and understand, include being able to follow directions, understand a story, and understand figurative language.