Why might linguistic comprehension precede linguistic production?

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
• Linguistic comprehension is the understanding of speech.
• Linguistic production is the use of language to communicate.
• An infant understands complex communication prior to being able to communicate at the same level.
• Comprehension outpaces production throughout infancy.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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