Language Milestones at 2 Years of Age

Normal language development in a 2-year-old child follows well-defined milestones. The correct combination of age-appropriate milestones for a normally developing 2-year-old is Vocabulary of 50-100 words, Uses pronouns, and Occasional repeating of words (1, 2 and 3).

Analysis of Each Milestone

• 1. Vocabulary of 50-100 words: This is a well-recognised, age-appropriate expressive vocabulary size for a 2-year-old. By 24 months, most children have crossed the "50-word mark" and are beginning to combine words into two-word phrases (e.g., "want milk", "mummy go"). A vocabulary in the 50-100 word range is entirely consistent with normal development at this age.
• 2. Uses pronouns: Around 2 years of age, children begin using simple personal pronouns such as "I", "me", "you", and "mine", even if usage is inconsistent or occasionally reversed. This is a standard and expected milestone at this stage.
• 3. Occasional repeating of words: Mild, occasional repetition of words or syllables (developmental dysfluency/normal non-fluency) is common and physiological in 2-year-olds as they rapidly expand their expressive language. This is considered a normal feature of language development at this age and is not equivalent to pathological stuttering.
• 4. Stating his name when asked: This milestone is not expected at 2 years. A child is typically able to state their own name reliably only around 3 years of age, along with being able to state their age and sex. Including this as a 2-year milestone is incorrect.

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect

• 1, 2 and 4: This combination incorrectly includes "stating name," which belongs to the 3-year milestone group, and omits the normal feature of occasional word repetition.
• 1 and 3 only: This omits "uses pronouns," which is a genuine and well-established 2-year milestone, making this combination incomplete.
• 2, 3 and 4: This combination incorrectly includes "stating name" (a 3-year milestone) while omitting the appropriate vocabulary size marker.

Conclusion

The correct age-appropriate milestones for a normally developing 2-year-old are a 50-100 word vocabulary, use of pronouns, and occasional word repetition — corresponding to option 1, 2 and 3. Stating one's name is a 3-year, not a 2-year, milestone.