Question

What is the ability of human language to generate an infinite number of messages called?

• A. Arbitrariness
• B. Interchangeability
• C. Productivity
• D. Displacement

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Productivity

Productivity in human language refers to the ability to create an infinite number of messages by combining a limited set of symbols and rules. This ability allows speakers to form new words, sentences, and expressions, making language adaptable and flexible.