Telegraphic speech is a linguistic term used to describe
A) the speech of bilingual adults.
B) a communication form in young children in which they use only a few words, or even a single word, to express an idea.
C) the way children repeat nonsensical sounds over and over again before they are 12 months old.
D) the hypothesis of linguistic relativism.

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Telegraphic speech refers to the early language of young children in which they use only a few words, or even a single word, to express a complete idea or thought. This is commonly observed in children between the ages of 18 months to 2 years, before their language skills start to develop further.

Telegraphic Speech Is a Linguistic Term Used to Describe