USMLE Step 1 Question 366

Question:

A father brings his 3-year-old daughter to the pediatrician for a well child visit. He is concerned that her level of speech may be delayed for her age. Which of the following would characterize the child’s level of verbal and cognitive development as appropriate for a 3-year-old?

Correct Answer: C.  Child speaks in complete sentences

By age 2 children should be able to use pronouns By age two years, the child should use about 250 words and should be able to name body parts (choice A). At this age, the child should be able to speak in two-word sentences (ie – “want more”) (Choice D).

By age three years, the child should speak in complete sentences (choice C) and use about 900 words.

By age four years, a child should be able to self-express fluently, telling detailed stories (choice E).