Which of the following is one of the ways in which language differs from simple communication?

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Language has arbitrary units, meaning that the sounds and symbols used in language (such as letters and words) are not inherently related to the objects, actions, or ideas that they represent. This is different from simple communication, where there may be a more direct connection between a signal and its meaning. Option B is incorrect because language is highly structured, with rules governing grammar, syntax, and semantics. Option C is incorrect because language can express ideas about things that are not present in the immediate environment (i.e. displacement). Option D is also incorrect because language allows us to create an infinite number of new phrases and sentences using our knowledge of grammar and vocabulary (i.e. generativity).

Which of the Following Is One of the Ways in Which