Stages of Language Development

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At what age does the cooing stage typically begin?

  • Nine months
  • One year
  • Three months
  • Six weeks (correct)

Which stage of language development is characterized by the use of single words?

  • Telegraphic speech
  • One-word stage (correct)
  • Cooing
  • Babbling

What is telegraphic speech primarily made up of?

  • Random sounds and noises
  • Single-word utterances
  • Complex and lengthy sentences
  • Short, simple sentences (correct)

Around what age do children start producing long sentences?

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What stage comes immediately after babbling in language development?

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Flashcards

Cooing Stage

Early vocalizations, often vowel sounds, made by infants.

Babbling Stage

The stage where infants produce more complex sounds, including consonants, combining them with vowels.

One-Word Stage

Babies use single words to convey meaning (e.g., "dog", "mama").

Telegraphic Speech

Short, simple sentences with essential words, lacking grammatical connectors.

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Long Sentences

Complex and grammatically correct sentences, demonstrating mature language skills.

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Study Notes

Stages of Language Development

  • Cooing: Occurs around six weeks
  • Babbling: Happens around six months
  • One-word stage: Around one year old
  • Telegraphic speech: Around eighteen months old
  • Long sentences: Ages two to four years old

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