Initial verbs of yeso questions: A different kind of general grammatical category

Stan A. Kuczaj; Michael P Maratsos

doi:10.1037/0012-1649.19.3.440

Initial verbs of yeso questions: A different kind of general grammatical category

Stan A. Kuczaj, Michael P Maratsos

Institute of Child Development

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Abstract

The nature of grammatical categories has long been a subject of dispute for theorists of language development, just as the nature of concepts has long been a concern for theorists of cognitive development. 16 children were examined in the present study to determine their knowledge of placement privileges of auxiliary verb forms in yes-no questions. The purpose was to specify the grammatical category (if any) the auxiliary verb forms constituted early in development. Results suggest that the category of concern is a peculiar mixture of general and specific knowledge. Implications for theories of language and cognitive development are considered. (21 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	440-444
Number of pages	5
Journal	Developmental psychology
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.19.3.440
State	Published - May 1 1983

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knowledge of placement privileges of auxiliary verbs in yes-no questions, 2.4-5.5 yr olds

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