When do children begin to say phrases and word combinations that they have not heard before?
A)As soon as they start linking two words together
B)As soon as they start producing complete sentences
C)About six months after they start producing complete sentences
D)By about age 5 or 6 years

Question

When do children begin to say phrases and word combinations that they have not heard before?​
A)As soon as they start linking two words together
B)​As soon as they start producing complete sentences
C)​About six months after they start producing complete sentences
D)​By about age 5 or 6 years

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children begin to say phrases and word combinations they have not heard before as soon as they start linking two words together. This marks the beginning of generative language use, where they combine words in novel ways to express new ideas.

When Do Children Begin to Say Phrases and Word Combinations