When a child applies a grammatical rule to cases where it should not be used,the child has committed:
A) overregulation
B) overgeneralization
C) telegraphic speech
D) overspecification

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Overgeneralization is the process of applying a grammatical rule to cases where it should not be used. For example, a child may say "I runned" instead of "I ran." This is a common error made by children learning language. Overregulation refers to the process of applying a rule too strictly, such as adding -s to the end of a word that is already plural. Telegraphic speech refers to the simplified language used by young children, often omitting articles and pronouns. Overspecification is when a child includes too much detail in their language, such as saying "the big brown dog with the wagging tail" instead of simply "the dog."

When a Child Applies a Grammatical Rule to Cases Where