At around 24 months of age, toddlers begin to combine spoken words into two-word phrases for the first time.These combinations are called __________.

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The combinations of two words that toddlers use at around 24 months of age are called telegraphic speech. This type of speech is characterized by the use of short, simple phrases or sentences that omit articles, prepositions, and other less essential words. For example, a toddler might say "mommy book" instead of "Mommy, read me a book."

At Around 24 Months of Age, Toddlers Begin to Combine