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What is one of the unique properties of human language mentioned in the text?
What is one of the unique properties of human language mentioned in the text?
- Simplicity of structure
- Duality of patterning (correct)
- Single pattern usage
- Limited sound combinations
How does human speech compare to everyday numerals, according to the text?
How does human speech compare to everyday numerals, according to the text?
- Human speech has a finite number of sounds
- Both use limited elements to create infinite combinations (correct)
- Numerals are more complex than human speech
- Human speech uses a larger set of sounds than numerals
What analogy does the text draw between human speech and numerals?
What analogy does the text draw between human speech and numerals?
- Both involve limited elements but allow for endless possibilities (correct)
- Human speech relies on a fixed set of sounds unlike numerals
- Numerals are more versatile than human speech
- Numerals have more variability than human speech
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