Language Consists of Smaller Components, Like Words, That Can Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

Language consists of smaller components, like words, that can be combined to form larger ones, like phrases, to create sentences, which themselves can be components of a larger story. This demonstrates the ____________________ property of language.

• A) hierarchical
• B) relational
• C) parallel
• D) propositional

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