With regard to language development,which statement is correct?
A)Telegraphic speech begins around 18 months.
B)Holophrases appear after telegraphic speech.
C)Babies in Asian cultures babble before they coo.
D)Babies cannot understand language before they can speak it.

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Telegraphic speech typically begins around 18 months old, when children use short phrases or sentences consisting of basic grammar and essential words.

Answer: B 
 Holophrases, which are one-word sentences that represent a whole idea or sentence, typically appear before telegraphic speech.

Answer: C 
 Research suggests that babies in Asian cultures tend to babble before they coo, whereas babies in Western cultures tend to coo before they babble.

Answer: D 
 Babies can understand language before they can speak it. They begin learning language from birth through their exposure to the sounds, patterns, and meanings of speech in their environment.

With Regard to Language Development,which Statement Is Correct