The research involving the chimp named Nim has indicated that Nim:
A) actually learned to communicate with language
B) was capable of rules of grammar
C) was primarily imitating or responding to cues
D) used sign language to represent abstract words

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The research on Nim indicates that he was primarily imitating or responding to cues rather than actually learning to communicate with language. While Nim was able to use sign language, there is debate over whether he truly understood the meanings behind the signs he was using or if he was simply responding to prompts from his trainers. There is also no evidence to suggest that Nim was capable of understanding the rules of grammar or using sign language to represent abstract words.

The Research Involving the Chimp Named Nim Has Indicated That