Why Do Some Researchers Believe Chimpanzees Have Not Mastered True

question 88

Multiple Choice

Why do some researchers believe chimpanzees have not mastered true human language?

• A) Apes lack the physical ability to speak;they lack mental ability.
• B) Apes can only mimic language;they do not make sense.
• C) Apes use language to get rewards;they only communicate with humans.
• D) Apes do not understand syntax;they do not use language spontaneously.

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