Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Timing and Duration

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the timing and duration of active language acquisition?

• A)It proceeds most rapidly during the preschool years but continues throughout childhood and adolescence.
• B)It occurs remarkably quickly, so that by 5 years of age the process is complete (except for adding vocabulary).
• C)It is a slow, gradual process until children reach school age, when the pace of acquisition greatly accelerates because of language arts instruction.
• D)It is a slow, gradual process that continues into adolescence.

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