Much evidence supports the theory that children's acquisition of grammar is guided by innate mechanisms. Which of the following does NOT support this theory?
A) Children sometimes imitate adult speech.
B) Only humans learn grammar readily.
C) Regions of the brain are specialized for processing language.
D) There is a critical period for learning language.

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Children's ability to imitate adult speech does not negate the theory of innate mechanisms guiding grammar acquisition. In fact, innate mechanisms may play a role in enabling children to imitate speech accurately.

Much Evidence Supports the Theory That Children's Acquisition of Grammar