Once a child understands a rule of grammar (such as adding an "s" to form the plural of a word), they may use this rule incorrectly for words that don't follow this rule. The error is called
A) overapplication.
B) overregularization.
C) rule overload.
D) a universal grammar.

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Overregularization refers to the phenomenon where a child applies a grammatical rule too broadly and uses it incorrectly in situations where it doesn't apply. This is a common error that young children make as they are learning language.

Once a Child Understands a Rule of Grammar (Such as Adding