Jack is a 10-month-old and smiles every time his mother says words such as Mommy,puppy,bottle,blankie,and teddy.He also has learned to point at the object that is associated with the words she speaks;however,he has not yet been able to say the words himself.What does this example tell us about language acquisition?

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Jack's ability to point to the objects associated with the spoken words indicates that he understands the meaning of the words, even though he cannot yet produce them himself. This suggests that comprehension precedes production in language acquisition.

Jack Is a 10-Month-Old and Smiles Every Time His Mother