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What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
- The origin and diversity of human languages (correct)
- The challenges of learning multiple languages
- The influence of language on human behavior
- The role of language in human communication
What is the relationship between seeing and knowing?
What is the relationship between seeing and knowing?
- Seeing precedes knowing
- There is no relationship between seeing and knowing
- Knowing precedes seeing
- They are interconnected, influencing each other (correct)
What does the Al-Hujuraat verse 13 from the text emphasize?
What does the Al-Hujuraat verse 13 from the text emphasize?
- The need for segregation among different peoples and tribes
- The importance of understanding and knowing different peoples and tribes (correct)
- The insignificance of diversity among different peoples and tribes
- The superiority of one specific tribe over others
What is one of the main similarities between human languages discussed in the text?
What is one of the main similarities between human languages discussed in the text?
Do animals possess language according to the text?
Do animals possess language according to the text?
What does the text suggest about the special properties of human languages?
What does the text suggest about the special properties of human languages?
According to Noam Chomsky, what distinguishes humans from other animals?
According to Noam Chomsky, what distinguishes humans from other animals?
In some African cultures, when does a child become a human being?
In some African cultures, when does a child become a human being?
What are the two main components of language according to the text?
What are the two main components of language according to the text?
What is linguistic competence defined as in the text?
What is linguistic competence defined as in the text?
What is the purpose of sign language according to the text?
What is the purpose of sign language according to the text?
What does 'knowledge of sounds' in language include?
What does 'knowledge of sounds' in language include?
'Mispronunciations show the speakers' unconscious knowledge' refers to what fact according to the text?
'Mispronunciations show the speakers' unconscious knowledge' refers to what fact according to the text?
'Ng' in English occurs at the end of a word, according to the text. Which word below follows this pattern?
'Ng' in English occurs at the end of a word, according to the text. Which word below follows this pattern?
'Ng' in Malay can start, end, or be in the middle of a word. Which word below does not adhere to this rule?
'Ng' in Malay can start, end, or be in the middle of a word. Which word below does not adhere to this rule?
Which of the following is an example where non-English sounds are substituted when pronouncing foreign words?
Which of the following is an example where non-English sounds are substituted when pronouncing foreign words?
