Three-year-old Ben says, "Car go fast." His father responds, "The car is going fast." His father's correction is an example of
A) labeling.
B) expanding.
C) recasting.
D) child-directed speech.

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The father's response is an example of recasting, where he repeats the child's statement but in a grammatically correct way, providing a model for the child to follow. This technique is a common one used in language development and helps to expand the child's vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Three-Year-Old Ben Says, "Car Go Fast