Question

Which of these is an example of langue?

• A. A child’s unique mispronunciation
• B. A dialect variation
• C. The English syntax rule: Subject–Verb–Object
• D. Slang usage in a specific region

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The English syntax rule: Subject–Verb–Object

Rules like SVO order in English are part of langue, since they represent the systematic structure of the language, not an individual's use.