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The narrator describes a process where a group of children have developed a unique way to communicate with each other. The children use a combination of gestures and sounds to convey complex messages. However, the narrator emphasizes that the process is not easy, and they must constantly adjust their communication system as they become more sophisticated. This approach suggests that the children have created a language that is

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What is the most likely reason why the writer uses a phrase like "not easy" to describe the communication process?

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The narrator emphasizes the difficulty of the children’s communication by using the phrase "not easy." This helps to highlight the complexity of the process and the children's remarkable ability to adapt.

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To emphasize the difficulty of the children's communication.

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To contrast the children's communication with that of adults.

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To suggest that the children's communication is not yet fully developed.

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To indicate that the children's communication is primarily based on gestures.

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