D. A. Wilkins defined language using which two categories?
ANouns and verbs
BRules and exceptions
CNotions and functions
DSounds and spellings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Notions and functions
1. Wilkins's study informed the Council of Europe syllabus.
2. He described language through notions and functions.
3. This replaced the more traditional categories of grammar and vocabulary.
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