What’s the wug test?

The wug test, created by Boston University professor Jean Berko Gleason in 1958, assesses a child’s ability to learn morphemes associated with making plural nouns or past tense verbs. The test uses imaginary scenarios and flashcards to evaluate a student’s understanding of linguistic allomorphs, including “Z,” “S,” and “tZ.” The test also measures a student’s […]

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