Question

An innate mechanism that assists individuals in the development of language is the __________. A. innate language mechanism (ILM) B. language acquisition device (LAD) C. language development mechanism (LDM) D. innate language device (ILD)

Answer 1

The answer is letter B.

Answer 2

B. Language acquisition device (LAD)

Step-by-step explanation:

The language acquisition device theorized by Noam Chomsky is a hypothetical tool present in the brain that helps children quickly learn and understand language. LAD provides chance for the rapid speed at which children learn language and its rules. This device or tool was later used into Chomsky's greater theory of universal grammar.