When a child says something like "I have two foots" (rather than feet), this is called telegraphic speech.

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This is an example of overgeneralization of rules to specific examples. Telegraphic speech refers to the young child's use of only a few words to convey a more complex meaning. An example would be: "Mommy do!" to indicate that the child would like his mother to help him put on his shoes.

When a Child Says Something Like "I Have Two Foots