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Heinz Is Just Learning to Talk, and He Already Says

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Heinz is just learning to talk, and he already says "please" and "thank you" and waits his turn in a conversation.What aspect of language knowledge has Heinz acquired?


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Morphemes

The smallest units of meaning in a language, which can be words themselves or parts of words, such as prefixes or suffixes.

Syntax

The set of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language, especially the order of words.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the presence or absence of certain experiences can have profound and irreversible effects on the development of the brain and behavior.

Language

A method of conveyance specific to a certain community or nation, characterized by the structured and customary arrangement of words.

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