Anthony had always like to talk to his son, Deon, even before Deon could talk back. He read stories to the child, and even sometimes read the newspaper out loud. Whenever Deon asked a question, Anthony tried to answer and to engage the boy in a conversation. Compared to other children his age without the same experience, Deon’s knowledge of words is likely
a. to be about the same.
b. to be less detailed.
c. to be more detailed.
d. to contain adult words rather than words a child would use.
Answer: c. to be more detailed.
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