If a two-year-old says, "Water go," and the parent responds with either "Where did the water go" or "Yes, the water goes down the drain," the parent is
A)using the linguistic strategy of "Q-and-A."
B)seeking to clarify what was said and prompt the child to say more.
C)using language irregularities.
D)using telegraphic speech to expand the child's conversational style.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parent is seeking to clarify the child's statement and encourage further conversation by prompting the child to elaborate on their initial statement.

If a Two-Year-Old Says, "Water Go," and the Parent Responds