As symbolic systems of communication, most languages
A) generally match sounds to the meaning of words.
B) are arbitrary in the relationship between words and meaning.
C) can be translated to another without impaired meanings of complex concepts.
D) do not have concepts that are unique to just one particular language.
B
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