A child who constructs the sentence, "The dog walks the lady" is
A) confusing denotative and connotative meaning.
B) violating rules for converting phonemes into morphemes.
C) ignoring syntax.
D) mastering language through imitation.

Question

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The sentence is grammatically incorrect and violates syntax. The correct sentence structure would be "The lady walks the dog." A child who constructs this sentence is showing a lack of mastery of syntax.

A Child Who Constructs the Sentence, "The Dog Walks the Lady