
Basic concepts and terminology
Quiz by Natasha Dvorin
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It serves to establish the language standard in order to achieve effective and normative communication.
It refers to communication in which a message is transmitted using words, spoken or written.
Which of these is not a characteristic of language?
Linguists in this approach record and study natural language use.
It represents the internalized knowledge that underlies our ability to comprehend and produce language.
Which linguist is known for developing the theory of Generative Grammar?
Practical application of language knowledge in real-world communication is ...
It is an analytical approach. It focuses on observing how native speakers use a language in real-life situations.
Who introduced the concept of competence and performance in linguistics?
All the rules you know about your language, which are stored in your head and tell you how to combine sounds and words to create well-formed utterances.
Which topic does the study of phonology include?
The scope of linguistics includes
Which among the following statements is not true?
This study of grammar is non-judgmental, and it does not aim to determine what represents good or bad language, correct or incorrect.
This component of the grammar contains the collection of individual words and/or morphemes that speakers know.