Which one of the following statements best summarises the author's position about Pinker's book?
Explanation:
Last paragraph says 'Even though there are 4,000 to 6,000 languages today, they are all sufficiently alike to be considered one language by an extraterrestrial observer.'
Option (a) is contrary to this.
Option (b) second last paragraph - 'He effectively disposes of all claims that intelligent nonhuman primates like chimps have any abilities to learn and use language. Itis not that chimps lack the vocal apparatus to speak; it is just that their brains are unable to produce or use grammar.' Hence, option (b) can be eliminated.
Option (c) supports this idea.
Option (d) is opposite to what author says about Pinker's book. Author says language is genetic and instinctive.
Hence, option (c).
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