Which of the Following Statementsis an Example of an Overextension

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statementsis an example of an overextension?

• A)Julia uses the word "cup" for any container that holds liquid, including vases and birdbaths.
• B)Elizabeth substitutes easier sounds for ones that are hard to say, such as "tuck" for "stuck."
• C)Eddie expresses his desire for his parents to read to him by using a single word, "book."
• D)Robbie leaves out difficult parts of words, as when he uses "tend" for the word "pretend."