Which of the following demonstrates the generativity of language?
A) Honeybees use a dance-like system to alert each other about the location of food.
B) Macaques use vocalizations to lure members of the opposite sex.
C) There are over one hundred ways for English speakers to talk about money.
D) Birds use several birdsongs to signal each other during mating, and to avoid danger.

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The fact that there are over one hundred ways for English speakers to talk about money demonstrates the generativity of language. Language is not limited to a fixed set of words, but rather can create new combinations and expressions to convey meaning. This ability to generate new language is a unique characteristic of human communication.

Which of the Following Demonstrates the Generativity of Language