April, Katy, and John Study in the Third Grade

question 73

Multiple Choice

April, Katy, and John study in the third grade. They regularly play a game they call "Shopping," wherein April assumes the role of a shopkeeper, Katy assumes the role of April's assistant, and John acts as a customer. Although they do not follow any rules, they have a script, and they play according to it. It is evident that April, Katy, and John are engaged in _____.

• A) functional play
• B) symbolic play
• C) constructive play
• D) formal games

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