The Symbols Used in a Language Are Arbitrary

question 5

Multiple Choice

The symbols used in a language are arbitrary. In other words,

• A) there is a built-in relationship between the look of the symbols and the concepts they stand for.
• B) there is a built-in relationship between the sound of the symbols and the concepts they stand for.
• C) the symbols have the same meaning to everyone.
• D) there is no built-in relationship between the symbols and the concepts they stand for.

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Definitions:

Child Care

The care and supervision of children, typically from infancy through elementary age, by someone other than the child's legal guardians.

Equality Of Power

The ideal or principle that all individuals or groups should have the same amount of power and influence within a society or in specific contexts.

Leisure Time

Free time not taken up by work, chores, or other obligatory activities, allowing for relaxation or pursuit of personal interests.

Wife's Employment

Refers to the participation of a married woman in the workforce, often discussed in relation to family dynamics and gender roles.