Master Human Language: Structure, Comprehension, and Production

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of language?

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Engineering

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Phonology

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Morphology

Question 2

What is the term for the process of extracting meaning from language?

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Decoding

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Encoding

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Translating

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Interpreting

Question 3

Which level of language analysis focuses on the rules for combining words into phrases and sentences?

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Syntax

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Phonology

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Morphology

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Semantics

Question 4

What is the distinction between phonemes and allophones in the study of language?

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound, while allophones are variations of a phoneme.

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Allophones are the smallest units of sound, while phonemes are variations of an allophone.

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Phonemes and allophones are interchangeable terms for the same concept.

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Phonemes represent meaning, while allophones do not.

Question 5

Which of the following is a common trait of language development in young children?

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Rapid vocabulary growth

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Learning complex grammar before simple grammar

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Understanding complex sentences before simple sentences

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Complete language proficiency by the age of 3

Question 6

What is the primary function of the lexicon in a language system?

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Storing words and their meanings

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Generating complete sentences

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Understanding grammar rules

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Producing sounds

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a pragmatic language skill?

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Understanding the meaning of jokes

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Following instructions accurately

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Using correct grammar and vocabulary

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Comprehending questions efficiently

Question 8

What is the primary difference between written and spoken language?

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Written language is permanent, while spoken language is transient.

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Written language uses gestures, while spoken language does not.

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Spoken language is more formal than written language.

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Spoken language uses intonation, while written language does not.

Question 9

What is the term for the ability to create and understand new words and expressions in a language?

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Productivity

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Creativity

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Fluency

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Accuracy

Question 10

Which language disorder severely impairs both understanding and producing language, often due to brain damage?

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Aphasia

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Dyslexia

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Dyscalculia

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Apraxia

Question 11

How does language shape our thinking, particularly in problem-solving and decision-making?

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Language provides a framework for organizing and representing information.

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Language simply reflects our existing cognitive processes.

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Language has no significant influence on our cognitive abilities.

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Language is solely a means of communication.

Question 12

Which level of linguistic analysis examines the smallest meaningful units of sound in a language?

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Phonetics

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Morphemes

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Syntax

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Semantics

Question 13

The grammatical rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences are known as:

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Grammar

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Vocabulary

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Phonology

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Pragmatics

Question 14

The smallest unit of meaningful sound in a language is known as a:

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Phoneme

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Morpheme

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Word

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Sentence

Question 15

Which subfield of linguistics focuses on the social and cultural aspects of communication?

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Pragmatics

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Phonology

Question 16

The study of the mind and behavior is called:

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Psychology

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Sociology

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Biology

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Anthropology

Question 17

Which theory posits that language acquisition is an innate and biologically driven process?

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Nativist Theory

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Behaviorist Theory

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Cognitive Theory

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Sociocultural Theory

Question 18

The approach to linguistic analysis that involves breaking down language into smaller units for study is known as:

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Structuralism

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Functionalism

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Gestaltism

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Behaviorism

Question 19

Which approach to language study emphasizes the meaning and purpose of language in context?

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Functionalism

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Behaviorism

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Cognitivism

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Structuralism

Question 20

The study of the relationship between language and society and culture is known as:

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Sociolinguistics

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Psycholinguistics

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Anthropological Linguistics

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Neurolinguistics

Question 21

How do sociocultural factors affect the variety of languages spoken in a community?

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They influence language choices and preferences.

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They have no impact on language usage.

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They influence only formal language.

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They only affect written language.

Question 22

How do cultural values and beliefs impact both the use and structure of a language?

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Cultural values and beliefs can influence both the use and structure of a language.

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Cultural values and beliefs influence only the vocabulary of a language.

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Cultural values and beliefs have no impact on the structure of a language.

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Cultural values and beliefs have a minimal influence on language structure and use.

Question 23

How does prosody enhance our understanding of spoken language?

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It provides cues like stress and intonation, aiding in interpreting the intended message and emotional undertones.

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It helps us decipher the meaning of individual words.

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It makes spoken language more enjoyable and engaging.

Question 24

Which of the following is the smallest unit of sound that can distinguish words in a language?

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Phoneme

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Morpheme

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Syntax

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Pragmatics

Question 25

The rules governing how words are combined into meaningful sentences are known as:

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Grammar

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

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Discourse

Question 26

The process of interpreting and making sense of language is known as:

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Comprehension

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Encoding

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Decoding

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Production

Question 27

Pragmatics deals with the study of:

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How language is used in different contexts

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Literal meaning of words and sentences

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Structural rules of language

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The development of language abilities

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

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Body language

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Spoken words

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Sign language

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Written text

Question 29

The scientific study of language is known as:

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Linguistics

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Psychology

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Sociology

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Anthropology

Question 30

Which of the following is not considered a fundamental characteristic of language?

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Dependence on external factors for meaning

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Creativity and innovation in language use

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Arbitrariness of the relationship between words and their meanings

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Universality across all human cultures

Question 31

The strategic use of language to influence thoughts and actions is referred to as:

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Persuasion

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Negotiation

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Conflict resolution

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Group dynamics

Question 32

Which theory proposes that children acquire language by imitating and being rewarded for correct language use?

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Behaviorist Theory

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Nativist Theory

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Interactionist Theory

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Cognitive Theory

Question 33

The smallest unit of sound that can be recognized is the:

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Phoneme

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Morpheme

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Syntax

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Semantics

Question 34

The rules governing how words are arranged into sentences are known as:

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Syntax

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Grammar

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

Question 35

Which of the following is not considered a core component of linguistic competence?

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Communication

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Grammar

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Vocabulary

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Pragmatics

Question 36

The study of language in its social and cultural context is known as:

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Sociolinguistics

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Pragmatics

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Psycholinguistics

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Computational linguistics

Question 37

The theory that emphasizes the innate human capacity for language acquisition is called:

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Nativism

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Behaviorism

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Cognitivism

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Interactionism

Question 38

The primary function of semantics in language is to convey:

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Meaning

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Word order

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Sounds

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Grammar

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

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Facial expression

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Spoken language

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Written text

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Sign language

Question 40

The primary symptom of the language disorder known as aphasia is difficulty with:

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Producing and understanding speech

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Reading and writing

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Social interactions

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Mathematical reasoning

Question 41

The linguistic feature that allows for the formation of new words is:

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Morphology

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

Question 42

The process of extracting meaning from language is called:

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Comprehension

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Encoding

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Decoding

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Production

Question 43

How does language shape our thinking?

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Language provides a framework for organizing and interpreting our experiences.

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Language merely expresses pre-existing thoughts.

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Learning a language has no effect on cognitive development.

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Language is only used for verbal communication.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental component of language structure?

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Meaning

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Syntax

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Vocabulary

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Grammar

Question 45

The process involved in converting thoughts into spoken words is known as:

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Language production

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Language comprehension

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Language acquisition

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Language use

Question 46

A key feature of generative grammar is that it:

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Allows for the creation of an infinite number of sentences.

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Focuses solely on the surface structure of sentences.

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Relies on a fixed set of grammatical rules.

Question 47

The smallest unit of language that carries meaning is called a:

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Morpheme

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Phoneme

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Semantics

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Syntax

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of pragmatic competence?

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Understanding the appropriate time and place to speak.

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Being able to recognize different accents.

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Understanding the meaning of words.

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Being able to produce grammatically correct sentences.

Question 49

The theory proposed by Noam Chomsky that emphasizes the innate ability for language acquisition is known as:

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Universal Grammar

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Behaviorism

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Constructivism

Question 50

A child who says "goed" instead of "went" is demonstrating a misunderstanding of which aspect of language?

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Morphology

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Semantics

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Phonology

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Syntax

Question 51

Which statement is NOT true about the critical period hypothesis for language acquisition?

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Language can be acquired with equal fluency at any age.

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There's a specific time window for optimal language learning.

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Early language exposure is crucial for native-like fluency.

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Learning a language later in life is more difficult.

Question 52

The sentence "The cat chased the dog that ate the bone" demonstrates which grammatical concept?

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Recursion

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Overregularization

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Babbling

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Telegraphic speech

Question 53

Wernicke's area, vital for language comprehension, is primarily located in which lobe of the brain?

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Temporal lobe

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Occipital lobe

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Frontal lobe

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Parietal lobe

Question 54

Understanding the intended meaning of a sentence, even if grammatically incorrect, showcases which aspect of language?

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Pragmatics

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Morphology

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Phonetics

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Semantics

Question 55

The smallest sound unit that can change the meaning of a word is called a:

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Phoneme

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Morpheme

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Grapheme

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Lexicon

Question 56

Which theory suggests that language influences how we think?

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Linguistic relativity

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Behaviorism

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Universal grammar

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Nativism

Question 57

Broca's aphasia is characterized by:

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Difficulty producing fluent speech

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Inability to understand spoken language

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Impaired reading comprehension

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Loss of vocabulary knowledge

Question 58

How many morphemes are in the word "unbreakable"?

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Three

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Four

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One

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Two

Question 59

A child learning two languages from birth is likely to experience:

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Enhanced cognitive flexibility

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Increased risk of language disorders

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Difficulty distinguishing between the languages

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Delayed language development