What characteristic best describes the language skills of a 3-year-old child?
a. Asks meanings of words
b. Follows directional commands
c. Can describe an object according to its composition
d. Talks incessantly regardless of whether anyone is listening
ANS: D
Because of the dramatic vocabulary increase at this age, 3-year-old children are known to talk incessantly regardless of whether anyone is listening. A 4- to 5-year-old child asks lots of questions and can follow simple directional commands. A 6-year-old child can describe an object according to its composition.
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