When a child incorrectly uses a word to describe a narrower set of objects or actions than it is meant to, that child is showing evidence of
A) overextension.
B) underextension.
C) fast mapping.
D) telegraphic speech.

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When a child incorrectly uses a word to describe a narrower set of objects or actions than it is meant to, that child is showing evidence of underextension.

When a Child Incorrectly Uses a Word to Describe a Narrower