Which language milestone may appear at 18-23 months?

• A. Says 8 to 10 words
• B. Understands time sequences
• C. Carries out a series of three directions
• D. Understands rhyming

Answer: (A)

Language development at 18–23 months centers on growing expressive vocabulary. During this period, children transition from mostly babbling to using recognizable words to name familiar people, objects, and actions. A typical range for expressive vocabulary at this age is about 8 to 10 words, which reflects this rapid vocabulary expansion even though many children will also begin combining two words around this time. The other options describe skills that usually appear later: understanding time sequences is a more advanced receptive skill that preschoolers typically acquire, following three directions requires memory and processing of multiple steps beyond early toddler years, and understanding rhyming involves phonological awareness that generally develops around ages 3 to 4. So saying 8 to 10 words aligns best with the 18–23 month milestone.