Which of the following statements best characterizes the concept of generative grammar?

a. From a finite set of sounds and rules, speakers of any language can create an infinite number of sentences.
b. From an infinite set of sounds and rules, speakers of any language can create a finite number of sentences.
c. From a finite set of sounds and rules, speakers of any language can create a finite number of sentences.
d. From an infinite set of sounds and rules, speakers of any language can create an infinite number of sentences.


a. From a finite set of sounds and rules, speakers of any language can create an infinite number of sentences.

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