In linguistic theory, children can assimilate the language of their parents and community, by automatically applying the rules of
A) the internal language faculty
B) universal grammar
C) specific grammar
D) functional syntax

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Universal grammar is a theory in linguistics, proposing that the ability to acquire language is innate to humans and that all human languages share a common underlying structure. This concept, associated with Noam Chomsky, suggests that children are born with an inherent ability to understand the basic principles of grammar, enabling them to learn the specific language(s) they are exposed to.

In Linguistic Theory, Children Can Assimilate the Language of Their