Which of the following observations does NOT support the idea that language is learned?
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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This observation actually supports the idea that language is innate, as it suggests that children are born with an innate template for language that constrains the types of sentences they produce. The other three observations all support the idea that language is learned through social interactions and feedback from others.

Which of the Following Observations Does NOT Support the Idea