Which of the following observations supports the innate explanation for language and does NOT support the idea that language is learned?
a. Children imitate words spoken by adults.
b. Children are rewarded for correctly using words.
c. Children around the world use a limited number of patterns in their first sentences.
d. When a child makes a language error, parents make needed corrections or ask a clarifying question to draw the child's attention to the error.
C
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