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Why is matrilocal residence not quite a mirror image of patrilocal residence?
 
  A) In matrilocal societies, the husband's kin often are not far away.
  B) In matrilocal societies, the head of the family is the eldest man.
  C) In patrilocal societies, the wife moves into the household of her father's uncle.
  D) In patrilocal societies, the wife's move to her husband's household is temporary.

Question 2

Do you believe that grammar is universal? Support your answer with information learned from the study of pidgin, creole, and children's acquisition of language.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

The ideal answer should include:
1, Explain concept of universal grammar, including linguistic definition of grammar
2, Student may argue for or against, but must support his or her answer with facts about the development of creole and pidgin languages and about the way children learn morphs, phones, vocabulary, and syntax



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