While at the park, 19-month-old Suzy points to the swing set and says, "Push swing!" After she has had enough and wants to leave, she turns to her father and says, "Go car." Phrases such as these are called:

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Telegraphic speech is a stage in language development where young children use short, simple phrases that contain only the essential words to convey meaning, similar to a telegram.

While at the Park, 19-Month-Old Suzy Points to the Swing