10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language mentioned in the text?
Language is innate
What property of language allows humans to talk about things removed in time and space?
Displacement
Why is there no inherent connection between language and its meaning?
Because language is arbitrary
Which of the following statements about duality in language is correct?
It refers to the two separate layers of language working together to provide a pool of sounds that can be combined to communicate
According to the passage, what is the basis for naming objects, actions, and attributes in language?
The passage does not provide a basis for naming in language
What is the primary focus of comparative linguistics?
Comparing and classifying languages
Which of the following statements about language is NOT true according to the passage?
Language is static and unchanging over time.
What is the primary distinction between synchronic and diachronic linguistics?
Synchronic linguistics studies language at a specific point in time, while diachronic linguistics studies language change over time.
According to the passage, what is the primary goal of linguistics as a discipline?
To analyze and describe the structures and uses of human language
Which of the following best describes the relationship between form, meaning, and use in language, according to the passage?
Form, meaning, and use interact to convey a message between a speaker and a listener.
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