linguistic

Question 1

According to Bloomfield, what is the primary focus when defining a language?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 2

The Bow-Wow Theory suggests that language originated from the imitation of natural sounds.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 3

What is the fundamental aim of language?

Accepted Answer

Communication

Question 4

Which theory of language origin suggests that speech began with instinctive emotive cries?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 5

Animal communication is considered a closed system, meaning it lacks flexibility and creativity.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 6

What is the term for the study of the relationship between linguistic and cultural behavior?

Accepted Answer

Ethnolinguistics

Question 7

According to Saussure, what are the two components that constitute a sign in language?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 8

The Ding-Dong Theory suggests that language originated from sounds that were in harmony with the natural world.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 9

What is the smallest indivisible unit of sound in a language called?

Accepted Answer

Phoneme

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes human language from animal communication?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 11

The Synchronic approach to linguistics studies the development of languages over time.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 12

What does 'parole' refer to in Saussure's linguistic theory?

Accepted Answer

Actual utterances

Question 13

Which branch of linguistics studies how the human brain processes and acquires language?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 14

Written language is generally considered more permanent than spoken language because it is recorded.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 15

What is the term for a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation?

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Dialect

Question 16

The Yo-He-Ho Theory suggests that language originated from rhythmic chants during heavy work.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 17

According to the text, what is the primary difference between pidgin and creole languages?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 18

Linguistics is primarily a prescriptive field, aiming to dictate how language should be used.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 19

What is the study of meaning in language called?

Accepted Answer

Semantics

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of 'displacement' in human language?

Accepted Answer

1