When English-speaking children produce "incorrect" forms such as "sheeps," "gooses," and "taked," they are:
a. discovering and using grammatical regularities in their language.
b. reflecting universal grammatical patterns.
c. reflecting ancient forms of language.
d. holding out for rewards.
b
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a. 5 to 7 million years ago b. 8 to 10 million years ago c. 3 to 4 million years ago
After being spoken for generations, pidgins may develop into
A. creole languages. B. focal vocabularies. C. protolanguages. D. diglossias. E. syntaxes.
The larger size of canine teeth in the male baboon as compared with the female is an example of:
A. allometric growth B. sexual dimorphism C. karyotyping D. bilophodontism
Researchers who study interpersonal space generally refer to three different ranges of space. They are:
a. Friendly distance, antagonistic space, neutral space. b. Intimate distance, personal distance, and social distance. c. Built space, social distance, and personal distance. d. City space, peri-urban space, and rural space. e. Fixed space, negotiated distance, and individual space.