If a Two-Year-Old Says, "Water Go," and the Parent Responds

Multiple Choice

If a two-year-old says, "Water go," and the parent responds with either "Where did the water go" or "Yes, the water goes down the drain," the parent is

A) using the linguistic strategy of "Q-and-A."
B) seeking to clarify what was said and prompt the child to say more.
C) using language irregularities.
D) using telegraphic speech to expand the child's conversational style.