Which of the following best describes the emerging motor-development skills of a typical child in the preschool stage of development?

While selecting suitable clothing and dressing independently involves fine motor skills and cognitive decision-making, it is more related to self-care activities rather than gross motor development. Preschoolers may show some ability in this area, but it does not reflect the same level of physical coordination as catching and throwing a ball.

Riding a two-wheeled bike generally requires advanced motor skills, balance, and coordination that typically develop later in childhood, often after the preschool years. Most children at this stage are still mastering balance on tricycles or learning to ride with training wheels, making this skill less representative of typical preschool motor development.

Drinking from a cup and using a straw are important self-feeding skills that demonstrate fine motor control and oral coordination. However, these skills focus more on daily living activities rather than the gross motor skills that involve dynamic movement and coordination, such as catching and throwing.