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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Using the word "horsie" to refer to all four-legged creatures is an overextension of the word "horse" to mean any animal with four legs.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Overextension