5 Questions
What are the two main components of language mentioned in the text?
Grammar and vocabulary
What characteristic enables human language to refer to objects, events, and ideas not immediately present?
Displacement
Which aspect of human language allows the creation of an infinite number of sentences?
Productivity
How is human language typically acquired, according to the text?
Through social convention
Which property of human language is essential for conveying meaning through spoken and written forms?
Grammar
Explore the structured system of communication that is language, including grammar, vocabulary, spoken and written forms. Learn how human languages convey meaning across different cultures and historical contexts.
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