How Does the Early Speech Pattern of Children Compare to Creole

question 43

Multiple Choice

How does the early speech pattern of children compare to creole languages?

• A) The errors children make are consistent with the grammar of creoles.
• B) Children seem to have an innate grammar in their own language, while creole languages lack a basic grammar.
• C) Creole languages have a simple but consistent grammar, but children's early speech errors have no particular pattern.
• D) Creole languages have more complex grammatical structure than that seen in childhood speech.

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Definitions:

Sella Turcica

A saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone at the base of the human skull, housing the pituitary gland.

Sphenoid

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull that forms part of the floor and sides of the skull as well as the orbits around the eyes.

Occipital

Relating to the occiput, the back part of the skull or head.