Which statement describes the prek3 indicator for social rules of language (eye contact, pauses, prompts)?

• A. Uses appropriate eye contact, pauses, and simple verbal prompts when communicating
• B. Pays attention to speaker during conversation
• C. Stays on topic during conversations
• D. Say Please and thank you with prompting

Answer: (A)

In this area, the focus is on how a child uses social communication cues during interaction, specifically eye contact, appropriate timing with pauses, and simple prompts to keep conversations going. The statement that best fits this indicator describes using eye contact to show engagement, pausing at appropriate moments to manage turn-taking, and offering simple verbal prompts to support communication. Together, these behaviors demonstrate comfort with conversational norms and the ability to participate effectively in social exchanges.

The other ideas touch on related skills but not this particular set of social rules. Paying attention to the speaker is important for listening, staying on topic relates to staying relevant in a conversation, and saying please and thank you with prompting emphasizes manners rather than the interactive mechanics of eye contact, pauses, and prompts during communication.