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The ability of young children to use two-word sentences is referred to as __________________?

Correct answer: C. telegraphic speech

  • A. babbling
  • B. morpheme induction
  • C. telegraphic speech
  • D. aphasia

Explanation

Telegraphic speech consists of short two- or three-word combinations that retain the key meaning words while omitting many grammatical words, such as “want juice.” Babbling occurs earlier and consists mainly of repeated speech-like sounds.

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