Some Linguists Argue That the Extraordinary Size of the Human

question 149

Multiple Choice

Some linguists argue that the extraordinary size of the human brain in comparison to other species is largely due to the evolution of ____.

• A) the human species
• B) language
• C) cognition
• D) memory

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Nominal

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