When Baby Sarah is riding in the car with her parents,she occasionally points at passing vehicles and calls out "see cars," even though some of the vehicles are buses and trucks.This is an example of _________.

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Overextension is when a child uses a single word to refer to a broad range of objects, people, or events. In this case, Baby Sarah is using "cars" to refer to buses and trucks as well.

When Baby Sarah Is Riding in the Car with Her