The Claim That "Language Is Generative" Is the Claim That

question 71

Multiple Choice

The claim that "language is generative" is the claim that

• A)it is always possible to generate new sounds to add to the language.
• B)the units of language can be combined and recombined to create vast numbers of new linguistic entities.
• C)language can be used to generate new knowledge and new discoveries.
• D)scholars have been able to invent an unlimited number of new words,allowing them to express any concept they wish.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic

Describing an organization or approach that is highly structured and focuses on efficiency and predictability, often at the expense of flexibility.

Tall

Having a greater than average height.

Egocentrism

The psychological tendency to view the world from one's own perspective while having difficulty understanding other viewpoints.

Conservation

Conservation involves the protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments, wildlife, and natural resources.