Which of the following does NOT support the existence of an innate language-acquisition device?
A) Children in different cultures go through similar stages of linguistic development.
B) Children not exposed to adult language do not develop language skills.
C) Adults do not consistently correct their children's syntax.
D) Children combine words in ways that adults never would.

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If children not exposed to adult language do not develop language skills, it suggests that exposure to language is necessary, which contradicts the idea of an innate language-acquisition device that would allow language development without such exposure.

Which of the Following Does NOT Support the Existence of an Innate