LANGUAGE
It is a body of words, sounds, signs, symbols,
and gestures, feelings and thoughts conceived as a
means to communicate. It is man’s greatest
invention. Thus, sounds, symbols, gestures, feelings,
body expressions and thoughts are necessary for the
development of language.
Examples:
Ouch! The bite of a dog hurts.
Oh the house is on fire!
Look! There is an accident!
FUNCTIONS OF LANGUAGE
Examples:
Please close the door.
Open your books on page 29.
Let’s dance!
FUNCTIONS OF LANGUAGE
Examples:
Nobody can swim and eat at the same time.
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