When Does an Infant Begin Talking

question 2

Multiple Choice

When does an infant begin talking?

• A)Babbling typically begins around 5‒6 months of age.
• B)An infant's first true words are an extension of babbling around 1 year of age.
• C)Babbling joined with intonation are known officially by researchers as the first words.
• D)Cooing usually begins by about 2 months of age.

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