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leo leo

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Which of these is NOT a key property of language that distinguishes it from the communication systems of other animals?
 
  a. Proper grammar
  b. Arbitrariness
  c. Discreteness
  d. Displacement

Question 2

In what way is language critical to humanity?
 
  a. Language played a role in shaping biological evolution.
  b. Language makes it possible to communicate abstract ideas.
  c. Social learning would be impossible without language.
  d. All of these are reasons language is critical to humanity.


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olivia_paige29

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent

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