Universal Grammar Parameters
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What do parameters of variation account for?

  • Universal Grammar across languages
  • Different kinds of grammar
  • Innate differences among children
  • Variation among languages on the periphery (correct)

    • What is another term for 'Universal Grammar' in the context of linguistic acquisition?

  • General Grammar
  • Innate Grammar (correct)
  • Core Grammar
  • Child Grammar

    • What is an argument in support of Universal Grammar?

  • Speed and ease of language acquisition (correct)
  • Differences in language teaching methods
  • Variation in linguistic parameters
  • Difficulty of language acquisition

    • What is implied by the concept of Universal Grammar?

    <p>There are underlying similarities across languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a direct consequence of Universal Grammar?

    <p>Language teaching methods are irrelevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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