The extent to which parents __________ contributes strongly to early language progress.
A) provide toys or interesting activities for children
B) actively teach children letters and sounds
C) talk to infants and toddlers
D) speak to each other and to other adults

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Research has shown that the amount and quality of language input that children receive from their caregivers, particularly in the form of talking directly to infants and toddlers, strongly influences their language development in the early years of life. Providing toys and activities, teaching letters and sounds, and speaking to other adults can also be beneficial, but talking to young children is the most important factor.

The Extent to Which Parents __________ Contributes Strongly to Early