Sounds that are not included in one's native language first begin to disappear from usage during the ________ stage of language development.
A) one-word
B) two-word
C) telegraphic
D) babbling

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Babbling is the stage of language development where infants experiment with producing sounds, including those that are not included in their native language. As they progress to the next stage, they begin to focus on the sounds that are relevant for their language and the unused sounds gradually disappear.

Sounds That Are Not Included in One's Native Language First