Based on the elements of language that are unique to the human language, duality of patterning indicates that _____
a) any sound that can be heard can be reproduced.
b) phonemes are combined in rule-governed patterns to create words, and words are combined in rule-governed patterns to create sentences.
c) any sound that can be heard can not be reproduced.
d) a finite number of sounds is used to produce an infinite number of unique utterances.
Answer: b
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