This article throws light upon the seven main functions of language.

Example of human language. We directly link between the sign and the meaning cigarette with two red lines crossed. Carol thinks that Mark likes anchovies. Language is a means of communication.

This means that we can put words phrases and sentences inside of themselves without limits. For example we can say the sentence Mark likes anchovies. The fundamental difference between human and non-human communication is that animals are believed to react instinctively in a stereotyped and predictable way.

In fact it would take about 40 human life spans to. Human systems share some features of human language. Stimulus-freedom is another aspect that distinguishes human language from animal communication.

But we can also put that sentence inside of a sentence. Expressive and Communicative Functions 2. Language is the most powerful convenient and permanent means and form of communication.

Nail biting is a type of habit that can demonstrate stress nervousness or insecurity. If the symbol is non-arbitrary then one should be able to deduce its meaning from the form of the symbol. Human language is completely arbitrary with very few exceptions.

The ability to say things that have never been said before including the possibility to express invented things or lies is also a peculiar feature of human language. The honey-bee must perform its dance the woodchuck must cry out in order to warn his fellows when it beholds an eagle. Taking for example the non- smoking sign the sign effectively contains its meaning in its form.