Which of the Following Is NOT an Item of Evidence

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an item of evidence Chomsky would use to support the idea of an inborn language learning mechanism?

• A)Children learn language very quickly and effortlessly.
• B)Language learning in young children is different across cultures.
• C)The errors in children's speech are common and indicate lawfulness.
• D)The general rate of language learning is similar for kids from diverse backgrounds.

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