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Where does the ability to choose the correct linguistic structure come from?
Where does the ability to choose the correct linguistic structure come from?
- Innate language instinct
- LAD, which comprises Universal Grammar (correct)
- Formal education in linguistics
- Social interaction and exposure to different languages
According to Universal Grammar, what does it provide for different languages?
According to Universal Grammar, what does it provide for different languages?
- A fixed structure for all languages
- A set of highly abstract principles with parameters for specific language settings (correct)
- A set of concrete rules for each individual language
- A limited range of grammatical possibilities
What is part of human biological endowment according to Universal Grammar?
What is part of human biological endowment according to Universal Grammar?
- Understanding of cultural norms
- Vocabulary and pronunciation rules
- Knowledge of what is grammatically possible and impossible (correct)
- Ability to learn multiple languages simultaneously
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