Which of the following does NOT relate to Universal Grammar?
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Correct answer: C. It was proposed by Edward Sapir.
Explanation
Universal Grammar is Chomsky's theory of an innate language faculty. Sapir (with Whorf) is associated with linguistic relativity.
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