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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