Christopher's mother is considering different wallpapers for decorating Christopher's room. She asks him, "Which one do you like better, the striped or the plaid?" Christopher's vocabulary doesn't include the word plaid, but he's able to figure out what the word must mean based on the context. Christopher is using _____ to add a new word to his vocabulary.

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Christopher is using the process of fast-mapping to add a new word to his vocabulary. Fast-mapping is the ability to quickly make a connection between a new word and its meaning after only hearing it a few times in context.

Christopher's Mother Is Considering Different Wallpapers for Decorating Christopher's Room