If a Species on Another Planet Had a System of Communication

question 106

Multiple Choice

If a species on another planet had a system of communication that involved symbols (in the form of different squeaks) and rules (the order of the squeaks was important) , would this information be enough to indicate that the species is using "language"?

• A) Yes, because there is evidence of both syntax and semantics.
• B) Yes, because there is evidence of the critical feature of reference.
• C) No, because there is no evidence of syntax.
• D) No, because there is no evidence of semantics.

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