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:

Crowd

Large groups of people gathered in a location, often for a specific purpose or event.

Dating

A stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability as a prospective partner.

Group Cohesion

The bond or sense of unity among members of a group, characterized by mutual support and shared goals.

Cliques

Small groups that range from 2 to about 12 individuals and average about 5 or 6 individuals. Cliques can form because of friendship or because individuals engage in similar activities, and members usually are of the same sex and about the same age.