B) It is false.

1. A human language is a highly elaborate system of signs.

2. A language is used both for communication and to support and guide thought.

3. A language is a primary means of creative expression for individuals and groups.

4. A language is a closed system. It doesn’t vary across the community of speakers.

5. Individuals and communities can’t change and shape a language to their needs.

6. Communication depends on the signs of language follow conventions accepted by groups of people.

7. Language has conventions for, when and how to combine signs.

8. A rich system of communicative choices provides the signs and conventions.

9. Successful communication doesn’t require shared knowledge and assumptions.

10. A language shapes our view of the world.

 

 

 

 

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1. is made up of / socially shared rules / language.

2. the verbal means of communicating / s peech / is.

3. to describe new situations and objects / can create / every language/ new words.

4. change / all languages / through time.

5. different types of signs / this area of study / will include.

6. have been learning / for years / we / the language.

7. your ear and your mind / during the initial period of adaptation / are adjusting to / the sounds and

the rhythm of the language.

8. to make sense of the language / will be amazed at / your increasing ability / you.