At between 2 and 3 years of age children begin using three to four word sentences that contain only the words needed to communicate their meaning. These sentences are called __________
A) telegraphic speech.
B) holophrases.
C) underextensions.
D) syntactic deficits.

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Telegraphic speech is a stage in language development where toddlers use short sentences containing only the essential words needed to convey their intended message. These sentences mimic the brevity and simplicity of a telegram. For example, a toddler might say, "Mommy go store" instead of "Mommy, can we go to the store?" This stage typically occurs between ages 2 and 3. B) Holophrases are one-word sentences or expressions that convey an entire thought or idea, such as "juice" to mean "I want juice." C) Underextensions occur when a child uses a word too narrowly, such as using "dog" only to refer to their own pet dog, and not recognizing other dogs as also being called "dog." D) Syntactic deficits refer to difficulty or delays in mastering the rules of grammar and syntax in language development.

At Between 2 and 3 Years of Age Children Begin