Which of the Following Best Describes an Overextension of Word

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an overextension of word meaning?

• A)A child uses a general word to refer to a small range of objects or events.
• B)A child knows more than one word for the same object or event.
• C)A child attempts to describe an object or event that he or she has never seen.
• D)A child uses a word incorrectly to describe a wide variety of objects or events.

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Definitions:

Case Against

Arguments or reasoning presented in opposition to a particular idea, policy, or practice.

Case For

Arguments or reasons supporting a particular idea, policy, or action, often involving evidence or rationale.

Evidence Indicate

Suggests or shows signs of a specific situation or outcome based on the data or information gathered.

Trade-Off

The concept of giving up one benefit in order to gain another, greater benefit, highlighting the necessity of making choices between competing options.