Why Do Some Linguists Argue That the Evidence for an Innate

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak?

• A) Children learn features like word order at different times, depending on their importance in their native language.
• B) Children across cultures start creating short sentences at very different ages.
• C) Most children learn basic syntax early, but building their vocabulary takes many years.
• D) Across cultures, children understand individual words but do not understand grammar rules until formally taught them in school.

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