Chomsky has argued that children:
A) must learn the grammatical rules of any language through a trial-and-error process
B) quickly grasp the surface structure of a language, but have great difficulty with what he termed the deep structure of language
C) have a built-in preparedness to acquire grammar
D) have an innate tendency to name objects

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Chomsky posits that children have an innate preparedness to acquire grammar, which enables them to learn the rules of any language without the need for explicit instruction or trial-and-error learning. This idea is in contrast to the behaviorist view that language is learned solely through reinforcement and conditioning.

Chomsky Has Argued That Children