Challenges to Chomsky's theory suggest that

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Chomsky's theory only focuses on the innate ability of the human brain to acquire language and does not account for social factors and other environmental factors that play a role in language development.

Answer: B
 Some research suggests that certain non-human species can acquire complex grammatical structures, which challenges Chomsky's theory that language ability is unique to humans.

Answer: C
 There is evidence that people can learn new languages at any age, which challenges Chomsky's theory that there is a sensitive period for language acquisition.

Answer: D
 While Chomsky's theory suggests that language acquisition is a relatively slow process that occurs over several years, some research suggests that children can acquire language more quickly than he initially proposed.

Challenges to Chomsky's Theory Suggest That