Aitchison's ten features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature?
A)Birds respond to the singing of another bird.
B)Children learn to speak without being explicitly taught to do so.
C)Language is used to express ideas that have never been expressed before.
D)We learn language within our families.

Question

Aitchison's ten features of language include "spontaneous usage." Which of the following is the best example of this feature? 
A)Birds respond to the singing of another bird. 
B)Children learn to speak without being explicitly taught to do so. 
C)Language is used to express ideas that have never been expressed before. 
D)We learn language within our families.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spontaneous usage refers to the ability of language to be acquired and used without being explicitly taught, as in the case of children learning to speak.

Aitchison's Ten Features of Language Include "Spontaneous Usage