According to Tomasello, Children Learn the Formal Properties of Language

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to Tomasello, children learn the formal properties of language:

• A)Thanks to a language acquisition device
• B)In the process of learning to communicate with people
• C)In school
• D)From their genes
• E)From grammar lessons with their parents

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Definitions:

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