Question 80

Question:

A child is observed to walk a distance of 10 feet and climb stairs. Although he cannot yet form full sentences, the child can speak a few words. The age of this child is most likely:

Correct Answer: C.  15 months old

Walking and climbing stairs are both considered motor milestones for a child that is 15 months of age. Children are typically only able to crawl, and not walk continuously, until at least 1 year of age. At 3 years of age, children should be able to form full sentences and engage in parallel play.