Suppose that a 4-year-old boy has just visited the zoo.He is describing what he saw,first to an adult,and then to his 2-year-old sister.You would expect to find that

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It is developmentally appropriate for a 4-year-old to adjust his or her language based on the listener's age and language abilities. The 4-year-old may use more simple language and shorter sentences when talking to his sister compared to the adult. Therefore, the 4-year-old is likely to use more complicated language for the adult compared to his sister.

Suppose That a 4-Year-Old Boy Has Just Visited the Zoo