Your text reports the case of a girl named Genie,who was exposed to virtually no language from the age of 20 months until the age of 13 years.In what way does Genie's case offer support for the notion of a critical period in language acquisition?
A) With intensive instruction, Genie acquired a sizeable vocabulary after the age of 13; moreover, she eventually mastered the rules of syntax.
B) Even with intensive instruction, Genie acquired only a very small vocabulary after the age of 13; furthermore, she never mastered the complexities of language.
C) Once she was no longer isolated, Genie acquired a sizeable vocabulary and eventually mastered the rules of syntax, even without intensive formal instruction.
D) Genie's case is irrelevant to the notion of a critical period.

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Genie's case supports the notion of a critical period in language acquisition because, despite receiving intensive instruction after her isolation, she struggled significantly with language development, particularly with acquiring a large vocabulary and mastering syntax, indicating the importance of early exposure to language for normal linguistic development.

Your Text Reports the Case of a Girl Named Genie,who