Semantic bootstrapping refers to children's
A) preference for putting certain words in specific positions in a sentence
B) use of their knowledge of semantic relations to learn syntactic relations
C) understanding that either agents and objects can be the subjects of sentences
D) understanding that subjects are typically followed by predicates

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Semantic bootstrapping refers to the idea that children use their knowledge of word meaning and relationships to learn syntax. They start by identifying the meaning of individual words and then use that understanding to infer the meaning of larger structures like phrases and sentences. This strategy helps children learn more complex syntactic structures without explicit instruction.

Semantic Bootstrapping Refers to Children's