Research on language use in apes indicates that apes do NOT have limitations in:
A)vocabulary.
B)passive understanding relative to active use.
C)understanding of grammar.
D)conceptual repertoire.

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Apes show a significant difference in their ability to understand language passively compared to their ability to use it actively. They can comprehend more through passive understanding (e.g., following commands or understanding signs) than they can actively communicate through signs or symbols themselves. This suggests that their limitation is less in passive understanding and more in active use and other areas like vocabulary, grammar, and conceptual repertoire.

Research on Language Use in Apes Indicates That Apes Do