Which feature(s)allow(s)the elements of language to be combined?
A) semanticity and arbitrariness of units
B) displacement in time and space
C) discreteness and productivity
D) All of the answers are correct.

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Discreteness refers to the property of language in which units (e.g. words, phonemes) can be isolated and combined in various ways. Productivity, also known as creativity or generativity, refers to the ability of language to create and understand infinite new utterances. Therefore, both discreteness and productivity allow elements of language to be combined. Semanticity and arbitrariness of units (A) refer to the fact that the meaning of language units is not inherent, but rather agreed upon by a community of speakers. Displacement in time and space (B) refers to the ability of language to refer to things that are not present in time or space. While these features are important in language, they do not necessarily relate to the ability to combine language elements. Therefore, neither A nor B are the best choice(s).

Which Feature(s)allow(s)the Elements of Language to Be Combined