Arrange the following stages of first-language acquisition in sequence:

1. A. Holophrastic (one-word) stage
2. B. Babbling
3. C. Telegraphic speech
4. D. Cooing

1. AA, C, D, B
2. BB, A, D, C
3. CC, B, A, D
4. DD, B, A, C

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Correct answer: D. D, B, A, C

Explanation

Cooing (c. 0–4 months) → babbling (6–8 months) → one-word stage (12–18 months) → telegraphic stage (24–30 months) (Yule).