Suppose That a Child Heard the Novel Sentence "This Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a child heard the novel sentence "This is a gezzle one." According to the concept of syntactical bootstrapping, how will the child use the word gezzle in the future?

• A)in a variety of contexts, even though he or she doesn't understand what it means
• B)as an adjective
• C)to refer to objects, because nouns predominate in young children's speech
• D)overextend the meaning of the word and apply it to objects inappropriately

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Definitions:

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A phrase describing the fluctuation or variation in condition, status, emotions, or situation, often encountered in life or specific processes.

Sexual Orientation

An enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

Genetic

Relates to genes and heredity, influencing the development and characteristics of organisms.

Physiological

Relating to the functions and activities of living organisms and their parts, including all physical and chemical processes.