Asked by Marcus Welch on May 13, 2024

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The language of the Inuit children of Arctic Canada emphasizes full passives so they produce passive voice sentences in their language sooner than other children. Which influence on language development does this illustrate?

A) economic
B) genetic
C) cultural
D) creativity

Cultural

Pertains to the ideas, customs, social behavior, and artifacts of a particular society, group, or time period.

Economic

Relating to economics or the economy, the study of how societies use resources to produce goods and distribute them among individuals.

Genetic

Pertaining to genes and heredity, influencing the characteristics and traits of an organism.

  • Recognize cultural influences on language development.
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Evelina BaltagMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The emphasis on full passives in the language of Inuit children illustrates the influence of culture on language development. This is because the language spoken by a child's community and family plays a significant role in shaping the child's language acquisition and use.