Which cognitive skill is typically expected to emerge by age 4–5 years in children?
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Correct answer: Basic counting, naming colours and imaginative play
By age 4–5, children usually begin basic counting, recognize colors/shapes, and engage in imaginative or pretend play — reflecting cognitive and social readiness for early school tasks.
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