The language acquisition device is to __________ as the social environment is to __________.
A)the nurturist view;the nativist view
B)the social pragmatics account;the imitation account
C)the nativist view;the social pragmatics account
D)the imitation account;the nativist account

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The language acquisition device is a concept in the nativist view of language acquisition that suggests that humans have an innate ability to learn language. The social environment, on the other hand, is more related to the social pragmatics account that emphasizes the importance of social interactions and communication in language development. Therefore, the best choice is C - the nativist view (language acquisition device) is to the social pragmatics account.

The Language Acquisition Device Is to __________ as the Social