Linguist Dr. Thomas Chen argues that all human languages share a universal grammar—innate structural principles that constrain possible language forms.
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readingWhich cross-linguistic finding would best support Chen's universal grammar claim?
A
Children learn language easily
B
Many languages exist worldwide
C
A survey of 3,000 languages found that all contain certain structures and none violate specific principles, even in geographically and historically isolated language families
D
Languages evolve over time
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. Universal patterns across isolated languages suggests innate constraints.
💡 Strategy: Universal claims need evidence across maximally diverse and isolated cases.