Jackie pointed to the dog and said, "Puppy," which meant she wanted to pet the puppy. Jackie is using __________
A) overextension.
B) a holophrase.
C) overregularization.
D) babbling.

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Jackie is using a holophrase, which is a single word or phrase that conveys a complete thought or idea. In this case, "puppy" represents her desire to pet the puppy. Overextension and overregularization refer to incorrect use of language rules, and babbling is the early stage of language development characterized by random sounds and syllables.

Jackie Pointed to the Dog and Said, "Puppy," Which Meant