Derek Says,"Wa," Meaning "I Want Some Water

question 139

Multiple Choice

Derek says,"Wa," meaning "I want some water." This is an example of

• A)a monophrase.
• B)a holophrase.
• C)a synonym.
• D)"motherese."

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