Language in the form of phonemes of words is typically apparent in children of which age?
Correct answer: B. One year
- A. Six months
- B. One year
- C. Three months
- D. Two years
Explanation
Phonemes are the basic sound units used in words, and meaningful first words typically emerge around one year of age. Six months is associated more with early babbling and sound discrimination than with consistent word use.
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