If Children Follow Marcus's "Rule-And-Memory" Theory for Creating the Plural

question 53

Multiple Choice

If children follow Marcus's "rule-and-memory" theory for creating the plural form of nouns, we would expect that English-speaking children would

• A) add the ending "s" or "es" to every noun.
• B) vary the strategy for creating a plural form, and then notice which strategy receives the most positive reaction from grownups.
• C) add "s" or "es" to most nouns, but remember some important words that have an irregular plural.
• D) use overextensions more frequently than overregularizations.

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Definitions:

Conduction

The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance without substantial movement of the substance itself.

Minerals Crystallize

The process by which minerals form a structured, solid arrangement from a liquid or gaseous phase as they cool or evaporate.

Order They Melt

The sequence in which materials change from solid to liquid form due to temperature increases, often used in geological contexts to discuss rock or mineral melting points.

Convergent Boundary

A tectonic boundary where two or more tectonic plates move towards each other, often resulting in mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.