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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of human language?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of human language?
- Visual representation (correct)
- Displacement
- Productivity
- Cultural diversity
What is the primary purpose of a writing system in human language?
What is the primary purpose of a writing system in human language?
- To create an infinite number of sentences
- To facilitate spoken communication
- To convey meaning through sign languages
- To enable the recording and preservation of language (correct)
How many human languages are estimated to exist in the world?
How many human languages are estimated to exist in the world?
- Over 10,000
- Approximately 500
- Around 1,000
- Between 5,000 and 7,000 (correct)
What enables human language to refer to objects, events, and ideas that are not immediately present in the discourse?
What enables human language to refer to objects, events, and ideas that are not immediately present in the discourse?
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How is human language acquired?
How is human language acquired?
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Linking verbs have NO ______
Linking verbs have NO ______
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Linking verbs link two parts of a ______
Linking verbs link two parts of a ______
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Linking verbs link the subject to a ______ or adjective
Linking verbs link the subject to a ______ or adjective
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Linking verbs do not make sense if used ______
Linking verbs do not make sense if used ______
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In the above examples, ______ and unwell are subject complements
In the above examples, ______ and unwell are subject complements
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