Imagine That a Race of Extraterrestrials Came to Earth

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a race of extraterrestrials came to earth. These extraterrestrials quickly learned to use Earth words to convey meaningful messages, and they were able to communicate effectively about unique aspects of their planet in meaningful sentences. Which of the following would be true of their communications?

A) They would not be generative or structured, but would be symbolic and semantic.
B) They would have all the essential requirements for language.
C) They would not be semantic or generative, but would be structured and symbolic.
D) They would not be symbolic or semantic, but would be generative and structured.