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) |