Pointing to a Tree, Young Leo Says, "Bird Flied Away

question 124

Multiple Choice

Pointing to a tree, young Leo says, "Bird flied away." Leo's interesting but incorrect use of "-ed" in "flied" shows that he is trying to learn the ________ rules of language.

• A) phonological
• B) morphological
• C) pragmatic
• D) syntactic

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A logical process in which multiple premises, all believed true or found true most of the time, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion.

Generalization

A broad statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

Specific Conclusion

A definitive end or resolution that directly addresses the particular issue or topic at hand.

Simple Language

The use of clear, straightforward, and uncomplicated language to convey information easily understandable to the audience.