Which example below best illustrates the use of a holophrase?
A. Sixteen month old Emanuel wants to join his brother in the bath tub and shouts out "Tub-tub!" instead of just "Tub!"
B. Seventeen month old Carter points to and gleefully lists several items on a shelf: "Doll; pencil; piggy bank; book!"
C. Eighteen month old Malik shouts out "Snack!" when he is hungry or when his parents bring food over to his high chair.
D. Nineteen month old Shakira shouts out "Bring here!" instead of saying "Bring that thing over here!"
Answer: C
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