| Two-Word Semantic Relationships | Example |
|---|---|
| Agent + action | Mommy come |
| Action + object | Throw ball |
| Action + locative | Sit chair |
| Entity + locative | Doggie floor |
| Possessor + possession | Mommy coat |
| Attribute + entity | Silly mommy |
| Demonstrative + entity | This kitty |
| Three-Word Semantic Relationships | Example |
| Agent, action, + object | Jason eat cookie |
| Agent, action, + locative | Daddy sit chair |
| Agent, object, + locative | Katie ball floor |
| Action, object, + locative | Pull wagon grass |
Based on Brown (1973) Brown, R. (1973). A first language: The early stages. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. |
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