Question
A child is able to copy a triangle, names 4 colours, dresses and undresses easily and is able to skip. What is the likely age of this child?
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30 months
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| B. |
36 months
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| C. |
48 months
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| D. |
60 months
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer » D
Explanation
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The child’s ability to perform these specific milestones aligns with a developmental age of 5 years (60 months):
- Copy a triangle: This is a key fine motor and cognitive milestone typically achieved at 5 years. Younger children usually master circles at 3 years and squares/crosses at 4 to 4.5 years.
- Names 4 colors: While children begin naming some colors around age 3 or 4, the consistent ability to name at least four basic colors is a standard milestone for a 5-year-old.
- Dresses and undresses easily: By 5 years, children generally gain the dexterity to dress and undress themselves completely, including handling most fasteners.
- Skips: Skipping is a complex gross motor skill that most children master by age 5. While some may begin attempting to skip at age 4, proficient skipping is characteristic of the 60-month mark.
