5 Questions
Which characteristic of language refers to the ability to create different types of sentences as an open system of communication?
Productivity and Creativity
Which characteristic of language refers to the ability to talk about objects, people, things and events that are remote in time and place?
Displacement
What does the term 're-combinable elements' refer to in the context of language?
The ability of sounds and letters to be rearranged to form different words
What is the term for the characteristic of language that is based on arbitrary symbols forming spoken and written words and sentences?
Arbitrariness
What is the term for the discrete sounds and letters that can be rearranged to form different words and meanings in language?
Re-combinable Elements
Test your knowledge of language with this quiz! Explore the characteristics and elements of language systems, including speech sounds, letters, grammar rules, and more. Discover how language enables human communication and expression.
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