Which of the following students is demonstrating characteristics most often associated with a pragmatic language disorder?

• A. A third-grade student who is unable to comprehend a text when asked to read it aloud but can understand the same text when reading it silently
• B. A fifth-grade student who has difficulty completing written assignments and handing them in on time
• C. A sixth-grade student who is unable to recall newly learned vocabulary words from various subjects
• D. A fourth-grade student who has difficulty understanding conversational turn taking

Answer: (D)