The Spontaneous Utterance of a Variety of Sounds by Infants

question 89

Multiple Choice

The spontaneous utterance of a variety of sounds by infants is called

• A) universal grammar.
• B) babbling.
• C) telegraphic speech.
• D) syntax.

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