Which milestone indicates progress in communication for a 6-11 month-old child?

• A. Understands 'no-no'
• B. Understands rhyming
• C. Carries out three directions
• D. Writes first words

Answer: (A)

This question is about early receptive language and social communication. Understanding a simple word like “no-no” shows a baby is not just hearing sounds but grasping meaning and responding to social cues from caregivers. At about 6 to 11 months, infants begin to process and act on short, familiar instructions or prohibitions heard in daily routines, even if they can’t express with many words yet. This is a clear sign of growing language comprehension and the ability to tune in to caregiver feedback, which is a key step in communication development.

Rhyming understanding, carrying out multiple directions, and writing words all require more advanced language and literacy skills that typically emerge later. Rhyming awareness and understanding patterns often appear in preschool years as children are exposed to more language play. Following three directions demands greater working memory and sequencing, usually developing around age two or later. Writing first words is a preschool-to-early-school-age milestone, well beyond infancy.