Rather than saying the kitten fell in the bathtub, young Sandile says, 'Kitty wet', which leaves Sandile's mother to wonder about the nature of the liquid on or coming out of the cat. This linguistic limitation is known as

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The limitation described here is known as telegraphic speech, where young children use simple, shortened phrases to communicate their thoughts but lack full grammatical awareness. In this particular case, Sandile's use of 'Kitty wet' instead of something more descriptive suggests a limited vocabulary or understanding of language structure.

Rather Than Saying the Kitten Fell in the Bathtub, Young