When Adults Who Are Speaking to Infants Change the Pitch

question 90

Multiple Choice

When adults who are speaking to infants change the pitch and rhythm in their speech, they are altering their ________.

• A) syntax
• B) grammar
• C) morphemes
• D) intonation

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