The 'Paradigmatic' axis of language is concerned with:
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Correct answer: The substitution of signs that share a similar function or category
The paradigmatic axis (the 'vertical' axis) involves the choices a speaker makes from a group of similar signs. For example, in 'The [cat/dog/lion] sat,' the choice of 'cat' is meaningful because it was chosen over 'dog' or 'lion'.
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