Children Commonly Pluralize Words Incorrectly, Such as "Mans," "Deers," and "Mouses

question 22

Multiple Choice

Children commonly pluralize words incorrectly, such as "mans," "deers," and "mouses." What does this suggest about the grasp of linguistic rules?

• A) They have an intuitive understanding of morphology.
• B) Children have a very simplistic understanding of grammatical rules.
• C) They must learn each word as an individual unit of vocabulary, and cannot apply general rules.
• D) Children understand free morphemes but not bound morphemes.

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Definitions:

Express Agency

A relationship where the agent is explicitly given the authority to act on behalf of the principal, often through a written or verbal agreement.

Obligation

An obligation, either ethical or legal, to take a certain action or to avoid taking a particular action.

Terminates

Marks the end or conclusion of something, such as a contract, agreement, or employment.

Fiduciary Duty

An obligation to act in the best interest of another party, emphasizing trust, honesty, and loyalty.