Your neighbour's daughter Kelley, who just turned 2, used to yell 'doggie' whenever you walked by with your golden retriever. Now when she sees you, she yells 'doggie walk!' According to linguists, what type of speech production has Kelley begun to use?

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Kelley has begun to use telegraphic speech, which involves combining a few essential words to convey a more complex idea, typical in early language development stages.

Your Neighbour's Daughter Kelley, Who Just Turned 2, Used to Yell