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Contrastive analysis was coined by Chorf.
Contrastive analysis was coined by Chorf.
False (B)
Comparative linguistics studies the relationships between two or more languages but not their phonological systems.
Comparative linguistics studies the relationships between two or more languages but not their phonological systems.
False (B)
Contrastive linguistics focuses mostly on theory and methodology of comparison.
Contrastive linguistics focuses mostly on theory and methodology of comparison.
False (B)
In the 19th century, comparative grammar was the most important branch of linguistics in Asia.
In the 19th century, comparative grammar was the most important branch of linguistics in Asia.
A linguist is someone who studies and teaches only their own language.
A linguist is someone who studies and teaches only their own language.
Contrastive linguistics primarily focuses on the historical development of languages.
Contrastive linguistics primarily focuses on the historical development of languages.
Positive transfer in language learning occurs when there are significant differences between the learner's native language (L1) and the target language (L2).
Positive transfer in language learning occurs when there are significant differences between the learner's native language (L1) and the target language (L2).
The theory of transfer suggests that learning of a task can be impeded by previous learning of another task.
The theory of transfer suggests that learning of a task can be impeded by previous learning of another task.
Interference in bilingual speech refers to adherence to strict norms of each language to avoid deviation.
Interference in bilingual speech refers to adherence to strict norms of each language to avoid deviation.
Comparative linguistics involves a diachronic study of languages to understand their synchronic aspects.
Comparative linguistics involves a diachronic study of languages to understand their synchronic aspects.
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