Which of These Statements Is NOT True of the Principles

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is NOT true of the principles of language?

• A)A huge number of morphemes,words,and sentences can be created from only a few small units of language.
• B)The various combinations of units within a language are governed by certain principles (e.g. ,"gst" is not a usual combination in the English language).
• C)If a combination of consonants is forbidden in one particular language (e.g. ,"tl" at the beginning of a word in the English language),then it is also forbidden in every other language.
• D)In order to be competent speakers of a language,people must know the principles that govern the phonological combinations,as well as the vocabulary and grammar.

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Definitions:

Clear Writing

The practice of writing in a simple, understandable, and straightforward manner.

Cluttering Phrases

Unnecessary words or phrases that make communication less effective by adding distraction or confusion.

Readability

The ease with which a reader can understand or comprehend a text, influenced by factors such as sentence structure, vocabulary, and layout.

Complex Sentence Structures

Sentences that contain multiple clauses, often involving various subordinations and coordinations, to convey intricate ideas or relationships.