NCLEX Pediatric Growth And Development Practice Test

By around 2 years, approximately how many words are in a toddler's vocabulary?

10–20 words 50+ words 100+ words 200+ words

Correct Answer:

50+ words

Explanation:

Language development at around 2 years shows a rapid expansion in expressive vocabulary. By this age, most toddlers have about 50 words in their spoken vocabulary and begin putting words together into simple two-word phrases, such as “more juice” or “mommy go.” This milestone reflects the shift from a few individual words to functional communication that supports needs and social interaction. So 50+ words is the typical target for around two years. The other options represent earlier or later stages: 10–20 words is closer to the earlier toddler stage, while 100+ or 200+ words align with later preschool years as vocabulary continues to grow rapidly.

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