Which of the following findings noted in observations of older babies supports the statement that babbling is a precursor to the use of real speech?
A) Older babies' babbling has stress and pitch changes that resemble real speech.
B) Older babies' babbling uses universal, not language-specific, phonemes.
C) Older babies' babbling demonstrates construction of unique sound utterances.
D) Older babies' babbling uses neither declarative nor question patterns of intonation.

Question

Which of the following findings noted in observations of older babies supports the statement that babbling is a precursor to the use of real speech?
A) Older babies' babbling has stress and pitch changes that resemble real speech.
B) ​Older babies' babbling uses universal, not language-specific, phonemes.
C) ​Older babies' babbling demonstrates construction of unique sound utterances.
D) ​Older babies' babbling uses neither declarative nor question patterns of intonation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This choice notes that the stress and pitch changes in older babies' babbling resemble real speech, indicating that babbling is a precursor to the use of real speech. The other answer choices do not directly support this statement.

Which of the Following Findings Noted in Observations of Older