Which is a true statement about language theory?



1. Linguists and researchers agree about how strongly language influences thought.

2. There is one language theory that fully describes the relationship between thought and language.

3. Language theory is complex and an area of continuing research.

4. Language theory is limited to the study of biological processes.

1 answer

The true statement about language theory is:

3. Language theory is complex and an area of continuing research.

This statement accurately reflects the ongoing debates and studies about the relationship between language and thought, as well as the various theories and perspectives that exist in the field. The other statements are not correct because they either overgeneralize agreements (1 and 2) or limit the scope of language theory (4).