If Language Has a Biological Basis, Then

question 145

Multiple Choice

If language has a biological basis, then

• A) children would not imitate the speech of others.
• B) children in all cultures should go through the same basic stages in language development.
• C) infants should be able to speak at birth.
• D) all people should speak the same language.

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