Which of the following statements is true regarding children's ability to learn words?
A) A toddler may increase his or her vocabulary from 50 words to over 400 words within a couple of weeks.
B) Children tend to start out using overextension and then progress to using underextension more often.
C) Word acquisition tends to happen in sudden spurts for most children.
D) Children's vocabulary spurt occurs around the age of 4 when they are typically in a formal education setting.

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It is true that toddlers can experience explosive growth in their vocabulary, going from 50-100 words to over 400 words in just a few weeks. This period is known as the vocabulary spurt.

Option B is incorrect as children tend to start out using underextension, not overextension (which is the opposite of what the option states).

Option C is partially true, as word acquisition can happen in sudden spurts for some children, but it is not true for most.

Option D is incorrect as the vocabulary spurt typically happens before children enter formal education settings, around the age of 18-24 months.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Children's Ability