Which theory suggests that all human languages share an innate, universal grammatical structure?
Answer: Universal Grammar Theory
Explanation
Universal Grammar, proposed by Noam Chomsky, argues that the ability to acquire grammar is hard-wired into the brain and that all languages share a common structural basis.
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