According to Kirby (2007), There Are at Least Four Questions

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to Kirby (2007) , there are at least four questions that can be asked from an evolutionary perspective. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) Function: How could language evolve?
• B) History: When did language evolve?
• C) Structure: Why is language the way it is?
• D) Uniqueness: Why are we unique in possessing language?

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