Which of the following observations provides support for an innate explanation for language?
A)Children imitate words spoken by adults.
B)Children are rewarded for correctly using words.
C)Children around the world use a limited number of patterns in their first sentences.
D)When a child makes a language error, parents make needed corrections or ask a clarifying question to draw the child's attention to the error.

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Children around the world using a limited number of patterns in their first sentences suggests that there are universal aspects of language acquisition that are not solely dependent on the specific language environment in which a child is raised. This supports the idea that there may be an innate capacity for language.

Which of the Following Observations Provides Support for an Innate