Imagine That a Babysitter for a Toddler Who Is in the Telegraphic

Essay

Imagine that a babysitter for a toddler who is in the telegraphic speech stage decides to take the child on an outing, perhaps to the zoo, the beach, the park, or the city. The babysitter and child will probably encounter many sights that will be fascinating to the child. Describe what types of utterances the child is likely to make. Give five examples of "sentences" the child might say, and translate them into expressions an adult would probably use for the same thought.