Notice/Perception Phase 7: Multi-verb utterances in which the first verb (referring to the use of one of the five senses) indicates the perception of the second verb. Subjects of each verb are different. Child omits the connective form.

 

 

Utterance

Context/Explanation

I see you ate

Child noticing friend is finished eating (subject 1 + verb – connective form ‘that’ + subject 2 + verb)

Look I did

Child asking parent to observe (verb – connective form ‘what’ + subject + verb)