It depends on which word is underlined.
If the underlined word is <em>boat, </em>then it is used as A. predicate nominative in this sentence.
A predicate nominative is a noun following a copulative/linking verb.
The linking verb in this sentence is <em>is, </em>and the noun following it is <em>boat. </em>
Answer:
The <em>Critical Period</em> affects language acquisition of a target language.
Explanation:
Jacqueline Johnson and Elissa Newport put out a study entitled : <em>Critical Period Effects in Second Language Learning: The Influence of Maturation State in the Acquisition of English as a Second Language</em>. Here, they point out how the age affects the language acquisition of Chinese and Korean English Language Learners. The younger the language learners are, the more adept they are in acquiring the target language. The study included acquisition of English grammar knowledge.
Answer:
a I think if not look in the glossary see what word is in the declaration is in and go to that page or just read through that whole thing then eventually you'll find it lol