Which of the following is NOT an item of evidence Chomsky would use to support the idea of an inborn language learning mechanism?
A)Children learn language very quickly and effortlessly.
B)Language learning in young children is different across cultures.
C)The errors in children's speech are common and indicate lawfulness.
D)The general rate of language learning is similar for kids from diverse backgrounds.

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Chomsky's theory of an inborn language learning mechanism, or Universal Grammar, suggests that the ability to learn language is innate, and thus language learning should exhibit commonalities across different cultures. Choice B, which states that language learning in young children is different across cultures, contradicts this idea, making it not an item of evidence Chomsky would use to support his theory.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Item of Evidence