Last year,5-year-old Alonda would say "Him no coming" when explaining to her younger sister that their older brother would be staying home.Now Alonda will tell her sister "He's not coming." Which aspect of language does this example illustrate development in

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This example illustrates development in syntax, which refers to the rules and structure of language that dictate how words can be arranged to form sentences. Specifically, Alonda has learned to use the correct word order and verb tense to convey the message that her brother will not be coming.

Last Year,5-Year-Old Alonda Would Say "Him No Coming" When Explaining