In its general sense it refers to the creative capacity of language users to produce an endless number of new sentences, in contrast to the communication systems of animals is called ?
Correct answer: A. Productivity
- A. Productivity
- B. Langue
- C. Paradigmatic
- D. Parole
Explanation
Productivity is the ability of language users to create and understand an unlimited number of new sentences. Langue means the shared language system, whereas parole means an individual utterance or use.
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