Properties of language

Which of the following property of language is being referred to when we say there are a large number of meanings for a limited set of sounds

• duality

• displacement

• arbitrariness

• reciprocity

The ability of human language to create new messages is called:

• duality

• displacement

• productivity

• discreteness

Is the phenomenon known as rapid fade unique to human communication?

• Yes

• No

Animal language is arbitrary

• True

• False

What are the two properties of intentional communication called?

• instructive

• didactive

• informative

• communicative

Only humans have a vocal auditory channel

• Yes

• No

Which term is used to describe the ability of human language users to discuss topics which are remote in space and time?

• reciprocity

• discreteness

• displacement

• arbitrariness

Which non human/s have a limited ability of displacement?

• dogs

• bees

• ants

• Hans the horse

What kind of evidence supports the idea that language is culturally transmitted?

• Bees who pass signals onto their offspring

• Chimps

• Humans who who pass language onto their offspring

• The inability of humans to inherit language

Which option is correct?

• Biped or human communication is completely different to animal communication

• Biped or human communication is completely identical to animal communication

• Biped or human communication has some unique characteristics that are not shared with animals