Question

select the correct answer
what does the \active construction\ of grammar theory state?
a. children pick up a language by imitating their parents
b. humans learn languages because of development
c. children learn languages due to the reinforcement given by parents and adults
d. all children are born with an innate ability to form grammatically correct sentences

Explanation:

The "active construction" of grammar theory, linked to nativist perspectives (e.g., Chomsky), posits children have an innate language acquisition device, enabling innate grammatical sentence formation. Options A (imitation), B (general development), and C (reinforcement) align with behaviorist theories, not active construction.

Answer:

D. All children are born with an innate ability to form grammatically correct sentences