Which of the following is an example of telegraphic speech?
A) "Baby hungry."
B) the "ing" in "kicking"
C) using the word "car" to refer to trucks, vans, and automobiles
D) using the word "dog" to refer only to the family dog

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Telegraphic speech is a type of speech where only essential words are used to convey meaning, as in a telegram. "Baby hungry" is an example of telegraphic speech, as it uses only two words to convey the message that the baby is hungry.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Telegraphic Speech