The Unique Complexity of Human Language
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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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