Language acquisition device (LAD) is the innate ability built into the human genetic code to:
A) understand and use language.
B) form the sounds of words.
C) communicate through gestures.
D) learn through reinforcement.

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The language acquisition device is a hypothetical structure in the brain that is responsible for a child's innate ability to learn language, i.e., understand and use language. It suggests that human beings are born with the basic knowledge of language, such as grammar and vocabulary, which is activated once they are exposed to a language.

Language Acquisition Device (LAD) Is the Innate Ability Built into the Human