Jack is a 10-month-old and smiles when his mother says words such as Mommy, puppy, bottle, and teddy. He also has learned to point at the object when his mother asks where they are; however, he does not yet say the words himself. What does this example tell us about language acquisition?

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This example tells us that Jack has comprehended the meaning of the words Mommy, puppy, bottle, and teddy as he smiles when his mother says these words and points at the object when asked. However, he has not yet reached the production stage where he can say these words himself, indicating that comprehension precedes production in language acquisition.

Jack Is a 10-Month-Old and Smiles When His Mother Says