Why do some linguists argue that the evidence for an innate grammar is weak?
A) Children learn features like word order at different times, depending on their importance in their native language.
B) Children across cultures start creating short sentences at very different ages.
C) Most children learn basic syntax early, but building their vocabulary takes many years.
D) Across cultures, children understand individual words but do not understand grammar rules until formally taught them in school.
Question 2
To attract multinational corporations, the Malaysian government __________.
a. pays union fees for workers
b. builds facilities in which low-skilled, assembly-line tasks can be performed
c. grants tax benefits and reduces tariffs for multinationals
d. encourages population growth to ensure an adequate number of potential workers
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