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Introduction to linguistics quiz

Munisa Muhtaro

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# 1

What is the innateness hypothesis?

The theory proposing that humans are born with an innate, genetically predisposed capacity for language acquisition, often associated with a 'Universal Grammar'.
The idea that all aspects of language are learned purely through imitation, exposure, and reinforcement from the environment.
The belief that language acquisition is solely a byproduct of general cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills, without any specialized linguistic faculty.
The hypothesis that language originated from the development of complex social structures and communication needs in early human societies.
# 2
What is the primary focus of linguistics as a field of study?
The history of ancient civilizations
The structure and use of human language
The development of computer programming languages
The study of animal communication systems
# 3
Phonetics is the branch of linguistics that studies the sounds of speech.
# 4
What term refers to the smallest meaningful unit in a language?
morpheme
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