Jackie says "milk," meaning "I want some milk." When his mother pours it,he says "milk," meaning "This is milk." After taking a sip,he pushes his cup toward his mother and says "milk," meaning "Do you want my milk?" In each case,"milk" is an example of

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In each instance, Jackie is using a single word to convey a complete idea or sentence. This is known as a holophrase, which is a common early language stage in which a single word is used to convey a complete thought or intention.

Jackie Says "Milk," Meaning "I Want Some Milk