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When a toddler uses simple two-word sentences to communicate it is referred as .?

This is called telegraphic speech.

Here's why:

* Simple Structure: These sentences are like telegrams, which used to be very concise messages with only essential words.

* Missing Words: Toddlers omit articles (like "the" or "a"), prepositions (like "on" or "in"), and other function words.

* Focus on Meaning: Despite the missing words, the meaning is usually clear. For example, "Want milk" is understandable.

Telegraphic speech is a normal and important stage in language development. It shows that toddlers are beginning to understand the basic rules of grammar and how words combine to create meaning.

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