The concept that humans are built for learning language is a(n)____ base,whereas the specific language they learn is a(n)____ base.

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The first part of the statement proposes that humans have a biological basis for language learning, which is supported by research showing that certain areas of the brain are specifically dedicated to language processing. The second part of the statement acknowledges that the specific language a person learns is largely determined by sociocultural factors such as where they were born and what language(s) their family speaks. This distinction between biological and sociocultural factors supports choice D as the best answer.

The Concept That Humans Are Built for Learning Language Is