Question

Which of the following is NOT a feature of human language?

• A. Arbitrariness
• B. Fixed signals
• C. Displacement
• D. Productivity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Fixed signals

Human language is characterized by flexibility, productivity, and arbitrariness, where meanings can change and new forms can be created. In contrast, animal communication systems typically rely on fixed signals with predetermined meanings, making them less flexible than human language.