Which of the following is the best example of an overextension?
A)Using the word "house" to refer only to the family's house.
B)Hearing the unfamiliar word "shoe" and concluding that it refers to objects that are worn on feet.
C)Using the word "horsie" to refer to all four-legged creatures.
D)Saying "I goed" instead of "I went."

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Overextension refers to the use of a word in a broader sense than its intended meaning. Using the word "horsie" to refer to all four-legged creatures is an example of overextension as it extends the meaning of the word beyond its actual meaning. The other options do not involve extending the meaning of a word beyond its intended use.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Overextension