Which statement about cultural differences in language acquisition is true?

A. Object words (nouns) are particularly common among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean toddlers.
B. Action words (verbs) are particularly common among English-speaking toddlers.
C. Words related to social routines are more common among English-speaking toddlers than among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean toddlers.
D. Words related to social routines are more common among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean toddlers than among English-speaking toddlers.


Answer: D

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