Studies of child language acquisition indicate __________.
A) that children are not genetically specialized to learn language
B) that language is not at all instinctual
C) the presence of a "mental grammar"
D) little evidence for the existence of deep structure

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Studies have shown that children develop a "mental grammar" or set of implicit rules that allow them to understand and produce language. This suggests that language acquisition is not just a result of imitation or memorization, but involves complex cognitive processes. Options A and B are incorrect as research suggests that there may be genetic and instinctual factors that contribute to language acquisition. Option D is incorrect as evidence for deep structure exists within the study of generative grammar.

Studies of Child Language Acquisition Indicate __________