Which statement is TRUE with regard to a child's first words?
A) Overextension is an abnormal stage of language development.
B) When first using words, children often begin with two-word sentences.
C) Children's first words are usually names of familiar objects, people, or actions.
D) Stages of language development are extremely variable across cultures.

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Research has shown that children's first words are usually names of familiar objects, people, or actions. This is known as the "naming explosion" and typically occurs between 10-14 months of age. Overextension is a normal stage of language development in which children apply a word too broadly, and stages of language development may vary across cultures, but neither of these statements are true with regard to a child's first words. Option B may be true for some children, but not all, as children may also start with one-word utterances.

Which Statement Is TRUE with Regard to a Child's First