section 1 Nativist model

Question 1

The nativist model was pioneered by

Answer 1

Noam Chomsky

Question 2

The nativist model is an attempt to

Answer 2

Explain how people are able to understand and produce a seemingly infinite number of linguistic expressions.

Question 3

Nativist model

According to this theory, all a child needs to learn is the specific ways in which……..

Answer 3

his native language utilizes the rules of universal grammar

Question 4

According to universal grammar the rules of language are

Answer 4

innate.

Question 5

Nativist model

The specific parameters of each language are acquired when?

Answer 5

During the first few years of life.

Question 6

A language acquisition device refers to

Answer 6

A function of the human mind that enables the acquisition of the linguistic principles of other languages.