"Mommy she stickeded her tongue out at me!" is an example of __________
A) an error in syntax.
B) telegraphic speech.
C) a holophrase.
D) overregularization.

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This sentence is an example of overregularization, where a child applies general grammatical rules to words that are exceptions. Here, the child incorrectly applies the regular past tense ending "-ed" to the word "stick," which is an irregular verb.

"Mommy She Stickeded Her Tongue Out at Me!" Is an Example