Across individuals, language development is characterized by
A)similar stages but variations in the rate of acquisition.
B)similar rates of acquisition.
C)differences in the order in which the stages occur.
D)similarity in the rate at which vocabulary is developed but large differences in the acquisition of the rules of grammar.

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While there are typical stages of language development that most individuals go through, there can be variations in the rate of acquisition. Some children may be early talkers and master language quickly, while others may take longer to reach certain milestones. However, the overall sequence of stages is typically predictable for most language learners.

Across Individuals, Language Development Is Characterized by