Which of the following has not been proposed to explain language origins?
A) Spoken language evolved from gestures
B) Spoken language evolved from primitive vocalizations, such as grunts and danger calls
C) Spoken language evolved from birdsong
D) Spoken language evolved as a byproduct of developing non-linguistic cognitive processes

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While it has been proposed that spoken language evolved from gestures, primitive vocalizations, and as a byproduct of developing non-linguistic cognitive processes, there is little evidence to support the idea that spoken language evolved from birdsong.

Which of the Following Has Not Been Proposed to Explain