The extent to which parents ________ contributes strongly to early language process, which, in turn, predicts intelligence and academic achievement in elementary school.
A) engage their children in physical activity
B) watch educational television with their children
C) converse with their infants and toddlers
D) take part in make-believe play with their children

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Conversing with infants and toddlers, through activities such as talking, singing, and reading, helps to develop their language skills. Early language skills have been shown to predict intelligence and academic achievement in elementary school. Engaging in physical activity or watching educational TV, while beneficial for overall development, do not have as strong of an impact on language development as regular conversations with caregivers. Make-believe play can also have benefits for children's development, but it is not as strongly linked to language skills as verbal interactions.

The Extent to Which Parents ________ Contributes Strongly to Early