That children who know grammatical rules is evidenced in how they:
A) misuse overregulation.
B) apply word order to novel utterances.
C) respond to utterances with action.
D) apply lexical rules to grammar.

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Applying word order to novel utterances demonstrates an understanding of grammatical rules. Misusing overregulation (A) actually suggests a lack of understanding of grammatical rules. Responding to utterances with action (C) is not necessarily indicative of knowledge of grammatical rules. Applying lexical rules to grammar (D) is not a clear indicator of grammatical knowledge.

That Children Who Know Grammatical Rules Is Evidenced in How