Children show an understanding of syntax (a "pivot grammar") by the age of ______.

A) 8 months
B) 1 year
C) 18 months
D) 3 years

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language, especially in terms of word order and punctuation.

Pivot Grammar

A simplified grammatical structure often observed in early child speech, allowing for the construction of sentences around a key pivotal word.