Multiple Choice
Children use semantic information about which sorts of verbs can and cannot participate in certain verb-argument structures. For example, verbs that convey information about motion in a specified direction can only occur in intransitive constructions. This idea is called the:
A) Social interaction theory
B) Semantic verb class hypothesis
C) Contrastive hypothesis
D) Formal learning theory
E) Lexical verb class hypothesis
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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