The fact that the deaf children in Nicaragua spontaneously developed their own language suggests that ____.
A) nurture plays no role in language development
B) nature plays no role in language development
C) at least some aspects of language development have a biological basis
D) language development is a purely biological phenomenon

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The fact that the deaf children in Nicaragua spontaneously developed their own language suggests that at least some aspects of language development have a biological basis. This is because the children were not exposed to any pre-existing language, yet they still developed a complex and structured communication system. This indicates that there may be innate language acquisition abilities in humans. It does not suggest that nurture plays no role in language development or that language development is a purely biological phenomenon. Thus, options A, B, and D can be eliminated.

The Fact That the Deaf Children in Nicaragua Spontaneously Developed