What is grammatical structure in the English language?
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What is grammatical structure in the English language?
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One of the most famous linguists of the 20th century was Noam Chomsky. Chomsky postulated the concept of a universal grammar. In other words, he believed that grammar was hardwired in a person's brain and that all language shared some common features.
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 36Learn what universal grammar is. Discover principles and examples of Noam Chomsky's universal grammar, and study the debate about universal grammar theory.
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