The Most Plausible Explanation for Why Some Languages (E

question 53

Multiple Choice

The most plausible explanation for why some languages (e.g., sign) are more easily acquired than others (e.g., spoken) is that

• A) the various areas of the brain develop at different rates.
• B) some languages are easier to learn and require less effort.
• C) a biological predisposition exists for some languages but not others.
• D) children appear to be more interested in some languages than others.

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