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Conjunctions are words used to connect phrases and clauses. Between 25 and 40 months, children begin to use the conjunctions and and because (Owens, 2001) to join phrases and clauses. And is the most frequently used conjunctive form for children in the three- to five-year age range.
By age five, a child is able to use most of the major variations of the English language. The order that these varieties are acquired indicates a pattern of cognitive, social and learning growth. Language continues to develop into early adulthood to include more sophisticated usage. For more on language development, consult the following resources: