Mahalia Is 7½ Months Old

question 41

Multiple Choice

Mahalia is 7½ months old. If her development is typical, Mahalia can:

• A)sit up unassisted.
• B)say her first words.
• C)both sit up alone and talk.
• D)neither sit up alone nor talk.

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