Which statement about the development of reading is true?
A. Around age 3 to 4, children become able to decode simple, one-syllable words.
B. Middle childhood marks the time when most children first show interest in books and printed words.
C. Around age 7 to 8, there is a shift in which children go from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."
D. Older learners tend to become set in their ways and have trouble adjusting the way they read to fit their current purpose.
Answer: C
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