Three-year-old Benjamin used to say "wadder" when he wanted his parents to get him a drink of water.Now, he is able to say "water" quite clearly.In this instance, Benjamin has made a gain in his use of:
A)telegraphic speech
B)phonology
C)semantics
D)syntax

Question

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Phonology refers to the sounds and sound patterns of language. Benjamin's improvement in saying "water" more clearly indicates a gain in his phonological abilities as he is producing the correct sounds to communicate what he wants.

Three-Year-Old Benjamin Used to Say "Wadder" When He Wanted His