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The symbols in human language are considered to be ________
arbitrary
There is no intrinsic connection between the word '______' and the meaning of lion
lion
Except for onomatopoeic words, most words in human language are ________
arbitrary
Animals automatically know how to communicate without ________
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Human language is acquired through a long ________ process
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A human being brought up in isolation does not acquire any ________
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Human language is conditioned by the ________, with some innate predisposition in newborns
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The organization of language into two layers is known as ________ or double articulation
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Animals have a stock of basic ________ sounds which vary according to species
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Dolphins, gorillas, and chimpanzees have between 20 and 30 ________ sounds
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