A man is using a plumbing snake to clear a clogged drain and a three-year-old English-speaking child is watching. The child is asked, "See what this man is doing Can you show me sebbing" How will the child most likely respond
A)by pointing to the snake
B)by pointing to the man
C)by making the same movements as the man feeding the snake down the drain
D)by pretending to turn the faucet

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Children often imitate actions they observe when they do not understand a verbal request, especially if the word is unfamiliar. In this context, "sebbing" is a nonsensical word, so the child is likely to mimic the man's actions with the plumbing snake as a way of responding.

A Man Is Using a Plumbing Snake to Clear a Clogged