Three-year-old Benjamin used to say "wadder" when he wanted his parents to get him a drink of water. Now, he is able to say "water" quite clearly. In this instance, Benjamin has made a gain in his use of:

a. telegraphic speech
b. phonology
c. semantics
d. syntax


B

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