Deep Dive into Language
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Why is understanding speaker knowledge essential for understanding language?

  • Because there are problems with ungrammatical sentences
  • Because all speakers have knowledge of their language (correct)
  • Because speakers don't realize they have this knowledge
  • Because linguistic knowledge is implicit
  • What is language?

  • The ability to speak and understand a particular language
  • The answer to the question: What do you know when you know a language? (correct)
  • The knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in a specific language
  • The communication system used by humans
  • What is an example of implicit linguistic knowledge?

  • Understanding the grammar and vocabulary of a specific language
  • Realizing there is a problem with the sentence 'Me wants some chocolate right now' (correct)
  • Knowing how to speak and understand a language without consciously thinking about it
  • Being aware of the different languages spoken around the world
  • What is the main focus of the semester according to the text?

    <p>Understanding speaker knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do speakers not realize according to the text?

    <p>They have implicit linguistic knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the problem with the sentence 'Me wants some chocolate right now' according to the text?

    <p>It is ungrammatical</p> Signup and view all the answers

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