Which of the following would be an indicator of possible developmental delay?

• A. Not showing any pretend or fantasy play by 3-1/2 years of age
• B. Walking independently by 12 months
• C. Speaking in full sentences by age 4
• D. Recognizing colors by age 2

Answer: (A)

The main idea is recognizing developmental milestones across play, language, and motor skills. By about 3 1/2 years, children typically engage in pretend or fantasy play, using imagination and role play to practice language and social interaction. If a child does not show any pretend play by this age, it can signal possible delays in cognitive, language, or social-emotional development, so it warrants further observation or assessment.

The other scenarios describe milestones that are typically achieved earlier or by this age range, so they would not indicate a delay. Walking independently around the first year is a standard gross motor milestone, and by age 4 many children speak in complete sentences, showing expected language development. Recognizing colors by age 2 is also a common early cognitive skill.