Children first begin to demonstrate an understanding of syntax during the:
A)babbling stage of language development
B)telegraphic speech stage of language development
C)cooing stage of language development
D)one-word stage of language development

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During the telegraphic speech stage of language development, children begin to understand and use syntax (the rules for constructing sentences). This is typically between the ages of 18 and 24 months, when children produce two-word phrases with correct word order (such as "Me go" or "Daddy up").

Children First Begin to Demonstrate an Understanding of Syntax During