Dolphins, according to TV and movies, are very intelligent and have strong language abilities. They might even be able to talk! However, which statement is TRUE according to the research?
A) Dolphins have been shown to be able to master semantics.
B) Dolphins have the language abilities of a 3-year-old child.
C) Dolphin communication with parrots has been firmly established.
D) Dolphins have not been shown to have the ability to master human syntax.

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While dolphins do have impressive communication abilities and can understand and convey complex messages, they have not been shown to have the ability to master human syntax or truly "talk" like humans do. Studies have found that their language abilities are more comparable to those of a 3-year-old child, rather than a fully developed adult human language system. And there is no established evidence of dolphin communication with parrots.

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