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Intro to Linguistics 121

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A quiz focused on some introductory aspects of Linguistics

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1
What type of grammar are linguistics interested it?
Despcriptive grammar
Puntuation based grammar
Perscriptive grammar
Proper grammar
2
Which is the definition of Hockett's Design feature of L: Displacement. Language...
can be used to create new, never before spoken utterances
is used to talk about time (past, present, future) and space (here, there)
sometimes can get lost in the mail
is made of smaller distinct units which combine to form words via rules
3
Noam Chomsky claims that we memorize all words in our language, and that universal/finite rules cannot exist
False
True
4
Language aquisition is conscious, and taught in classes
True
False
5
What is Linguistics?
The scientific study of language: how, why and when it works
The study of the rules of grammar: punctuation, paragraph structure, etc.
The NOT scientific study of language: how, why and when it works
The study of the english language
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Which is an example of linguistic competence?
Knowing at least 40% of the dictionary by heart
what L (lanuage) we actually produce/perform
Being able to spell
subconscious knowledge of rules that govern L, enables us-understand/make L