Which of the given statements is TRUE?
Statement (I): Every spoken language includes discrete sound segments that can all be defined by a finite set of sound properties or features.
Statement (II): Speakers of all languages are capable of producing and comprehending an infinite set of sentences.
Statement (I): Every spoken language includes discrete sound segments that can all be defined by a finite set of sound properties or features.
Statement (II): Speakers of all languages are capable of producing and comprehending an infinite set of sentences.
Show Hint
- Both statement (I) and statement (II) are correct
- Both statement (I) and statement (II) are incorrect
- Statement (I) is correct but statement (II) is incorrect
- Statement (I) is incorrect but statement (II) is correct
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
- Statement (I) states that every spoken language includes discrete sound segments that can be defined by a finite set of sound properties, which is a foundational concept in linguistics. Every language has a set of phonemes or sound segments that are finite.
- Statement (II) states that speakers of all languages are capable of producing and comprehending an infinite set of sentences, which is also true. The generative nature of language allows for infinite sentence structures by combining a finite set of rules and words.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Both statements (I) and (II) are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is (A).
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