Peter is sitting on the floor playing when he waves to his daddy and says "Go bye-bye." He then calls to his cat, "Here Kitty," and later asks his mother for a cookie by saying, "Want cookie." Peter is exhibiting
A)cooing.
B)telegraphic speech.
C)the single-word stage.
D)babbling.

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Telegraphic speech refers to the early language stage in which a child uses two-word sentences or phrases that strip away unnecessary words, focusing on the essential meaning. Peter's phrases like "Go bye-bye" and "Want cookie" are examples of this, as they convey his intent clearly with just the key words.

Peter Is Sitting on the Floor Playing When He Waves