Researchers generally agree that the language skills that chimps demonstrate meet the _____________ criteria/criterion of language but there is still much disagreement and debate as to whether or not the speech of chimps is __________________.
A)generative; symbolic
B)symbolic; structural or generative
C)generative and symbolic; structural
D)structural; symbolic or generative

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Chimps' language skills are considered symbolic because they can use symbols to represent objects or concepts. However, there is debate about whether their communication is structural or generative, as these involve more complex language rules and creativity.

Researchers Generally Agree That the Language Skills That Chimps Demonstrate