Martin has learned how to make words plural. Sometimes he says things incorrectly, like "gooses" instead of "geese," but he clearly understands the language rule. Chomsky would say it is Martin's _____ that helped him accomplish that skill.
A) language acquisition device
B) biological language center
C) primary language center
D) biological language device

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Chomsky proposed the concept of a "language acquisition device" (LAD), which is an innate mechanism or process that allows humans to develop language skills. Martin's ability to apply language rules, even incorrectly, suggests the influence of this innate capacity.

Martin Has Learned How to Make Words Plural