What is true of early speech in children?
A. More than half (65%) of children's first words comprise action verbs.
B. Early phrases such as "all gone" and "bye-bye" function as words when used continuously to symbolize the same meaning.
C. Vocabulary acquisition is generally very rapid once a child speaks their first word.
D. A child's first word typically is spoken between the ages of 18 and 20 months.
Answer: B
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