In the following exercise, combine odd-numbered sentence groups into a single sentence, using whatever additional words or structural changes are necessary. Divide even-numbered sentences into two or more sentences.
Language is a very pervasive cultural phenomenon. It can truly be called second nature.
On the nature of language in general, volumes have been written and schools of philosophy founded, and over specific languages in particular, arguments are easily incited and political controversies are often based.
In the mind of the average person, language is undistinguished from other systems of communications. It is surrounded by a mass of misinformation. There are also emotional overtones further confusing the issue.
Although every person has the fantastic complexities of his language at his command, science has not yet perceived, recorded, tabulated or rendered these complexities into a comprehensive scheme.
The saying ``actions speak louder than words'' usually refers to behavior which is considered responsible behavior. This may be paying bills on time, or it might be calling parents regularly. It also might refer to keeping promises.
Though speech is the major form of communication, researchers in the rapidly developing field of behavioral sciences have found that it is not the only means by which we communicate.
Some people like contemporary design. These people are comfortable with modern life-styles. Studies have shown this to be true.
According to studies made on the projection of personal image, the way you dress can influence others in favour of the image you project, an example of which may be found in the rising young businessman who carefully dresses the part of a successful manager.
Many schools of thought on the subject of human history have developed. Each attempts to give coherence to the human past. This is done by fitting the humane past into the framework of a theory of history.
Even in recent times, the not uncommon lack of truly factual historical data makes it difficult to reconstruct an accurate picture of what actually did happen in history.