Question

Which of the following explains why language can be called arbitrary? Select all that apply. Words inherently resemble the objects that they represent. Words do not inherently resemble the objects that they represent. The word buzz sounds like the object it represents. The word chair does not resemble the object it represents.

Answer 1

b. Words do not inherently resemble the objects that they represent.

d. The word chair does not resemble the object it represents.

Arbitrary means chances and a lack of enthusiasm. Language can be arbitrary if there is no relationship between the word that is formed and meaningful relationships with their meaning. looking at the Words do not inherently resemble the word they represent and the word chair does not resemble the object it represents shows that there is no relationship between the words formed and their meaning