Question

The theory that argues that language is evolved from the grunts, groans and snorts of people

• A. The sing song theory
• B. The gesture theory
• C. The yo he ho theory
• D. The pooh pooh theory

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The yo he ho theory

📌 The Yo-He-Ho theory suggests that language evolved from the grunts, groans, snorts, and rhythmic chants people made while engaged in physical labor (such as lifting or pulling heavy objects).
📌 It emphasizes social cooperation and work-related sounds as the origin of speech.

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💡 The other options:

• The sing-song theory → language originated from musical or rhythmic sounds.

• The gesture theory → language started from hand signals or body movements.

• The pooh-pooh theory → language arose from instinctive emotional cries like pain or joy.