Question

about how many words does a 2-year-old child know?

a.) 1500
b.) 2000
c.) 1200
d.) 200

Explanation:

Identify typical language milestones

In developmental psychology, Language Acquisition milestones outline the typical size of a child's expressive vocabulary at various ages.

Evaluate vocabulary size at age two

By 24 months (2 years of age), a typically developing child has an expressive vocabulary of approximately 200 to 300 words. They also begin combining these words into simple two-word phrases (telegraphic speech).

Compare with the given options

• 1500 words: Typical for a child around 4 years old.
• 2000 words: Typical for a child around 5 years old.
• 1200 words: Typical for a child around 3 to 4 years old.
• 200 words: Aligns perfectly with the typical 200–300 word range for a 2-year-old.

Answer:

• a.) 1500
• b.) 2000
• c.) 1200
• d.) 200 (Correct answer)