Title: Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak? Post by: Mrs_Wabbit on Jul 7, 2016 Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak?
a. Children across cultures start creating short sentences at very different ages. b. Children learn features like word order at different times, depending on their importance in their native language. c. Most children learn basic syntax early, but building their vocabulary takes many years. d. Across cultures, children understand individual words but do not understand grammar rules until formally taught them in school. Title: Re: Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak? Post by: ivanka on Jul 27, 2016 Content hidden
Title: Re: Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak? Post by: Mrs_Wabbit on Aug 13, 2016 This makes my life easier, thanks so, so much
Title: Re: Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak? Post by: ivanka on Aug 15, 2016 Least I could do given how much I've learned from this community
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