When Amy wants to play with the toy that Ellie has, she says, "Give me that toy." However, when she wants something her father has, she asks, "May I please have that?" Amy is using

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Amy is using different language forms based on the social context or situation. This is a pragmatic function of language, which involves using language in context-appropriate ways to achieve social goals. Syntax (A) refers to the rules for combining words into phrases and sentences. Semantics (B) refers to the meaning of words and sentences. Grammar (D) refers to the overall system of rules for a language. Overgeneralization (E) refers to applying grammatical rules too broadly, as when a child says "goed" instead of "went".

When Amy Wants to Play with the Toy That Ellie