Human children begin to master language without any formal instruction,and languages throughout the world have common underlying structural characteristics.These two things suggest an inborn tendency to learn language that is called a
A) Language Acquisition Device (LAD).
B) Syntax Acquisition Adapter (SAA).
C) Morphophonemic tendency (MPT).
D) Language Learning Link (LLL).

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The inborn tendency to learn language is called the Language Acquisition Device (LAD). This hypothesis was proposed by Noam Chomsky and suggests that humans are born with a genetic ability to learn language. This innate ability allows children to acquire language even when they are not explicitly taught grammar rules or syntax. The LAD is thought to be responsible for the underlying structure and commonalities found in languages around the world.

Human Children Begin to Master Language Without Any Formal Instruction,and