Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Common First

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding common first words?

• A) The first words that babies utter today reflect the current culture, and change with the generations.
• B) Common first words for babies are the same now as they were 50 years ago.
• C) Infants' first words are part of their receptive vocabulary.
• D) Infants will not utter their first words until about 18 months of age on average.

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