42. Most stuttering begins right after a child is developed in his/her listening ability and is starting to talk spontaneously. One out of 30 children will undergo a brief period of stuttering, lasting 6 months or so. Boys are four times as likely as girls to stutter. _________ It may follow an illness or an emotionally shattering event, such as a death in the family. (A) Generally, stuttering arises in an older child or even in an adult. (B) Clearly, stuttering arises in an older child or even in an adult. (C) Occasionally, stuttering arises in an older child or even in an adult. (D) Hopefully, stuttering arises in an older child or even in an adult.