Which of the following BEST distinguishes language from speech?
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A
Speech refers to the symbolic system used to convey meaning, while language refers to the physical production of sound
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B
Language is a broader symbolic system for communication, while speech is the physical, motor act of producing sounds
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C
Speech encompasses reading and writing, while language is limited to verbal production
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D
Language is the same as speech; the two terms are interchangeable in ESE settings