When We Say That Language Is Generative, We Mean That

question 189

Multiple Choice

When we say that language is generative, we mean that

• A) the symbols used in the language are arbitrary.
• B) a limited number of symbols can be combined to produce an infinite variety of messages.
• C) language is both written and oral.
• D) sentences must be structured in a limited number of ways.

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