Genie is perhaps the most well-known "isolated child." After years of rehabilitation, her language is similar to that of young children in some ways, but more sophisticated than young children's in other ways. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Genie's vocabulary is similar to that of a young child's, but her syntax is more sophisticated.
B) Genie's syntax is similar to that of a young child's, but her semantics are more sophisticated.
C) Genie's syntax is similar to that of a young child's, but her vocabulary is more sophisticated.
D) Genie's semantic sophistication is similar to that of a young child's, but her syntax is more sophisticated.

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Genie's syntax is similar to that of a young child's, but her semantics are more sophisticated. Although Genie's vocabulary is limited and similar to that of a young child's, her ability to combine words into sentences is more advanced than what would be expected of a young child. However, her understanding of the meaning of words is below that of an average child her age. Therefore, her syntax is comparable to that of a young child, while her semantics are more advanced.

Genie Is Perhaps the Most Well-Known "Isolated Child