When your classmate Sam says, "I never thought I'd say this, but I really enjoyed taking that psychology exam," his statement best illustrates the critical property that language is
A) practical.
B) symbolic.
C) generative.
D) structured.

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Sam's statement illustrates the generative property of language, which refers to the ability to produce an infinite number of sentences and ideas, including novel or unexpected ones, using a finite set of rules and words.

When Your Classmate Sam Says, "I Never Thought I'd Say