Chomsky proposed that children are born with a specialized "mental organ," the language acquisition device (LAD), which allows them to

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Chomsky proposed that the LAD is responsible for the child's ability to compare the structure of the language they hear to their innate grammar and make modifications to learn the specific language spoken around them. This process is known as language acquisition. Option A is incorrect as babies are born with the potential to learn any language, but not necessarily the ability to understand it immediately. Option B is incorrect as learning a language involves much more than just pragmatics. Option D is incomplete, as the child does not just develop expertise, but rather acquires the specific language through the use of their LAD.

Chomsky Proposed That Children Are Born with a Specialized "Mental