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The word language came from the word “lengua,” whose literal meaning is tongue and language.
Language functions as a vehicle for information, an instrument of communication and cultural transmission, and a symbol of freedom.
Language enables meaning → understanding → social connection.
1. Which feature distinguishes language from meaningless noise?
2. Why is language considered the most important means of human interaction?
3. Which sequence shows how language builds larger meaningful units?
What is language defined as in terms of symbols and communication?
Un sistema de símbolos hechos de sonidos o letras escritas que la gente asocia con significados para comunicar.
Why is language considered the most important means in human interaction?
Porque comunica ideas, sentimientos, información, cultura y razonamiento en formas habladas o escritas.
How does language form meaningful units from sounds to discourse?
By combining sounds into words, words into phrases or sentences, and sentences into discourse.
Why is language considered arbitrary?
Because a community selects and organizes sounds by agreement, not by inherent sound-meaning connection.
What is a national language according to a national government?
Ang wikang itinatag ng pamahalaan para sa komunikasyon at paggamit sa gobyerno.
What is a first language also called?
Mother tongue or indigenous language.
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