All _______________,as systems of communication using sounds or gestures that are put together in meaningful ways according to a set of rules,are organized on the same basic plan.
A)languages
B)symbols
C)signals
D)phonetics
E)core vocabulary

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Languages, as systems of communication, use sounds or gestures that are put together in meaningful ways according to a set of rules. This definition applies to all languages, making A the best choice. Symbols and signals may be components of language, but they do not encompass all aspects of language. Phonetics is the study of the sounds of language and is not necessarily a system of communication. Core vocabulary refers to a limited set of words that are essential for communication in a language, but it does not encompass the entire system of communication that languages provide.

All _______________,As Systems of Communication Using Sounds or Gestures That