Which of the following statements about language is true?

a There is a direct relationship between a specific word and the object or idea it represents.

b All the languages in the world are symbolic except for Asian languages.

c Languages use spoken sounds, written words, and signs to represent ideas and events.

d The symbols in a language are fixed and can have only one meaning.

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Ryleigh Rodgers

Physics

18 July, 20:34

Which of the following statements about language is true?

a There is a direct relationship between a specific word and the object or idea it represents.

b All the languages in the world are symbolic except for Asian languages.

c Languages use spoken sounds, written words, and signs to represent ideas and events.

d The symbols in a language are fixed and can have only one meaning.

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Damon Harper · Answer 1

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Language is defined as a medium through which a person can deliver its thoughts, ideas, or perceptions to one or more individuals.

For example, Leslie is feeling sad and that is why she is crying. Therefore, listening a cry sound her friend sitting in the next room came immediately to console her.

Hence, sound of crying is also a sign of language that tells Leslie is sad about something.

Therefore, we can conclude that the statement languages use spoken sounds, written words, and signs to represent ideas and events, is true about language.