Following Chens theory, language change can be measured on a chart and would create a curve that bears similarity to which letter

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Following Chen’s theory, language change can be measured on a chart and would create a curve that bears similarity to which letter

A	V
B	W
C	U
D	S

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Substratum theory-Explains how a dominant incoming language is altered by contact with a native language. Random fluctuation-language is inherently unstable and change is unpredictable. Random events and errors lead to language change as a consequence of ever-changing contextual factors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Functional theory: This theory suggests that language always changes and adapts to the needs of its users. Changes in technology and industry often fuel the need for new words. Words fall out of usage, such as ‘vinyl’ for records and are replaced by initialisms such as MP3.

Detailed explanation-3: -Babbling is now considered the earliest form of language acquisition because infants will produce sounds based on what language input they receive.

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