A five-year-old speaks normally when conversing with parents, but she simplifies her speech when talking to the family's immigrant house worker. This shows that

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This shows that the child is aware of the listener's level of comprehension and is adapting her speech accordingly. This is known as "register shifting" and indicates a growing awareness of social norms in language use.

A Five-Year-Old Speaks Normally When Conversing with Parents, but She