Your neighbor'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's use of "doggie walk!" shows the progression from using single words (holophrases) to putting together two words to form a simple sentence, known as telegraphic speech. Although the phrase is not a complete sentence, as it lacks a verb and article, it demonstrates the development of language abilities in toddlers.

Your Neighbor's Daughter Kelley,who Just Turned 2,used to Yell "Doggie