While at the Park, 19-Month-Old Suzy Points to the Swing

question 156

Multiple Choice

While at the park, 19-month-old Suzy points to the swing set and says, "Push swing!" After she has had enough and wants to leave, she turns to her father and says, "Go car." Phrases such as these are called

• A)baby talk
• B)telegraphic speech
• C)child-directed speech
• D)child-speak

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