When Petrov told his 3-year-old sister that "I hit the bat that flew into the attic with my baseball bat," his sister was very confused and wondered how the long wooden stick that her brother often carried could possibly fly.When Petrov's sister is able to recognize that the word bat can have two different meanings,what aspect of language knowledge will she have acquired?

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The sister's recognition that "bat" can refer to both an animal and a piece of sports equipment demonstrates an understanding of semantics, or the meaning of words and phrases.

When Petrov Told His 3-Year-Old Sister That "I Hit the Bat