Which progression represents the correct sequence of language development in children?

a. phonemes, morphemes, telegraphic speech, pragmatics

b. telegraphic speech, morphemes, phonemes, pragmatics

c. morphemes, phonemes, pragmatics, telegraphic speech

d. pragmatics, telegraphic speech, morphemes, phoneme

A). Phonemes, morphemes, telegraphic speech, pragmatics

Explanation:

Language development is a crucial process in children which begins from infancy and continues till school age.

As per the question, option A i. e. 'phonemes, morphemes, telegraphic speech, pragmatics ' represents the appropriate sequence or pattern of language development in children. 'Phoneme' is the 'indivisible unit of sound' that the child learns between the age of two to three years followed by learning 'morphemes' that allow them to make words by joining various individual sounds. After that, they move towards telegraphic speech (consists of two to three lines) and finally move towards pragmatics (contextual meanings and connotations). Thus, option A is the correct answer.