Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?
A) Although telegraphic speech is not unique to the English language, it is not a cross-culturally, universal aspect of language development.
B) The emergence of telegraphic speech is unique to the English language.
C) The emergence of telegraphic speech is a cross-culturally, universal aspect of language development.
D) Telegraphic speech is more prevalent in Western cultures than in non-Western cultures.

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While telegraphic speech is not unique to the English language, it is not a cross-culturally, universal aspect of language development. This means that it may emerge in some languages and cultures but not in others, and it is not a guaranteed or necessary stage in language development.

Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate