Why Are Children in Middle Childhood Better Able to Change

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Multiple Choice

Why are children in middle childhood better able to change their speech in response to the needs of listeners?

• A) They are more likely to be reinforced for speaking correctly.
• B) They are more attuned to modeling adult speech.
• C) Age and advances in perspective-taking skill.
• D) They are more exposed to language differences in reading.

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