The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) Was Proposed by Chomsky to Explain

question 102

Multiple Choice

The language acquisition device (LAD) was proposed by Chomsky to explain _____.

• A) children's vocabulary spurts
• B) the difference between surface structure and deep structure
• C) the systematic differences among languages
• D) children's ability to derive the rules of grammar quickly and effectively

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