Question

The open endedness of language is a feature that refers to:

• A. A situation in which new words are unable to produce
• B. A situation in which new words are possible by alterations
• C. A situation in which a person faces problem in expressing intended ideas
• D. A process in which words are borrowed

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A situation in which new words are possible by alterations

📌 Open-endedness (or productivity/creativity) is a key feature of human language that means we can:

• Create and understand new words and new sentences

• Express ideas that have never been said before

• Modify and expand language to fit new situations

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