Which language behavior is typical of a two-year-old?

• A. Using at least two pronouns correctly
• B. Narrating complex stories
• C. Consistently forming full sentences
• D. Using passive voice

Answer: (A)

Two-year-olds are expanding their language from single words to simple phrases and basic grammar. A key milestone at this age is starting to use pronouns as they refer to themselves and others. Being able to use at least two pronouns correctly signals growing awareness of perspective and person in language, which is a typical step for a toddler who is moving beyond labeling objects to beginning to express who is involved in an action.

The other behaviors point to skills that usually appear later. Narrating complex stories requires memory, sustained attention, and more advanced organizing of events, which aren’t common at this age. Consistently forming full sentences is more typical a bit later in the toddler or early preschool years, when speech becomes more extended and grammatically complete. Using passive voice involves a more sophisticated syntactic structure and is not common in two-year-olds.