A preschool aged child will be receiving immunizations. Which statement identifies an appropriate level of language development for a 4-year-old child?
a. The child has a vocabulary of 300 words and uses simple sentences.
b. The child uses correct grammar in sentences.
c. The child is able to pronounce consonants clearly.
d. The child uses language to express abstract thought.
B
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A Simple sentences and a 300-word vocabulary are appropriate for a 2-year-old
child.
B The 4-year-old child is able to use correct grammar in sentence structure.
C The 4-year-old child typically has difficulty in pronouncing consonants.
D The use of language to express abstract thought is developmentally appropriate
for the adolescent.
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