Children approximately 12 months old use consistent sound sequences that do not sound like adult words, but represent broad meanings. These are called:
A) canonical forms
B) proto words
C) real words
D) jargon

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The consistent sound sequences used by 12-month-old children that do not sound like adult words, but represent broad meanings are called proto words. Canonical forms refer to the use of a word in a consistent way, similar to its adult form. Real words are actual words in a language. Jargon refers to unintelligible speech that consists of a mixture of sounds, words, and phrases.

Children Approximately 12 Months Old Use Consistent Sound Sequences That