Research on the Development of Syntax Suggests That ______

question 52

Multiple Choice

Research on the development of syntax suggests that ______.

• A)syntactic development occurs gradually over many years
• B)children begin by imitating specific utterances that they hear from adults
• C)children do not learn syntax
• D)parents constantly correct syntactic errors in children's speech

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Definitions:

Cycladic

The prehistoric art of the Aegean Islands around Delos, excluding Crete.

Inlaid Dagger Blades

Dagger blades that have been decorated with a design set into the surface, typically made of different materials to create a contrasting pattern.

Grave Circle A

An archaeological site in Mycenae, Greece, containing a royal cemetery from the 16th century BCE, notable for its shaft graves and rich grave goods.

Mycenaean Kingship

The political system and leadership structure of Mycenaean Greece, characterized by powerful monarchs ruling over fortified palace centers in the Late Bronze Age.