Adolescents
A) develop more subtle abilities with words.
B) have a slight slowdown in understanding words that lasts about two years.
C) will do better in understanding language when they begin to think abstractly at 18 years of age.
D) struggle with understanding metaphors.

Question

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Adolescents develop more subtle abilities with words as they continue to expand their vocabulary and understand the nuances of language.

Answer: B
 Research has shown that there is a slight slowdown in understanding words during adolescence, but it only lasts about two years.

Answer: C
 While abstract thinking does develop during adolescence, it typically occurs earlier than age 18 and is not the sole factor in understanding language.

Answer: D
 While some adolescents may struggle with understanding metaphors, it is not necessarily a universal trait among all adolescents.