CLA: Two-Word Stage Flashcards
1
Q
Two-word stage
Two-Word Stage
A
- Using two word combinations in a word order that often resembles adult speech.
- Grammar begins to be understood as children demonstrate some understanding of the relationship.
2
Q
Productive vocabulary
Two-Word Stage
A
- The language which a child can use. (They will understand far more)
- 18 Months: 50 Words
- 24 Months: 200 Words
- 36 Months: 2000 Words
3
Q
Naming insight
Two-Word Stage
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Children will begin to realise that everything in their surroundings has a name.
4
Q
Vocabulary spurt
Two-Word Stage
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- A child displays a sudden growth in their vocabulary between 24-36 months.
- Switch from learning approximately two words perweek to suddenly acquiring and using around 20 new words per week.
5
Q
MLU
Two-Word Stage
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- Mean Length Utterance
- Measured in Morphemes (Not syllables)
- Roger Brown found that between 12 and 26 months , children are expected to have MLU’s pf about 1.75.
