Universal Grammar Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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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