While the students are having a snack of fresh plums, David raises his hand and asks if he can have another "blueberry." What is the recommended way of responding to this situation?

a. Correct the child with, "No, David. That is not a blueberry."
b. Recognize that young children often confuse words for items that have similar characteristics and say, "Here is another plum for you, David."
c. Announce, "Children, what do we call this fruit? Who can help David?"
d. Ignore his request until he uses the right word; this will teach him a lesson about vocabulary.


B

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