There are four qualities that define language referred to as discreteness, grammar, productivity and displacement. What does productivity refer to?
a) These are the small units or sounds that we use to create works. When combined they help us to communicate ideas
b) The ability to produce an unlimited number of communication from these sounds and/or word units
c) The system of rules that govern how we combine individual sounds and/or word units.
d) A and C
e) None of the above
Answer: b) The ability to produce an unlimited number of communication from these sounds and/or word units
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