Two-year-old Ruby utters the words "go car." This is an example of
A) underextension.
B) overextension.
C) telegraphic speech.
D) referential speech.

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"Go car" is an example of telegraphic speech, which is when a child uses two-word phrases to convey a complete thought. These phrases typically include only the essential words and leave out function words and grammatical markers. This type of speech is common in children between the ages of 18 months and 2 years old.

Two-Year-Old Ruby Utters the Words "Go Car