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According to Noam Chomsky, humans do not have an innate linguistic competence.
According to Noam Chomsky, humans do not have an innate linguistic competence.
False
Universal grammar consists of principles and rules that are unique to each language.
Universal grammar consists of principles and rules that are unique to each language.
False
Chomsky introduced the terms 'Deep and Shallow Structures' to explain language acquisition.
Chomsky introduced the terms 'Deep and Shallow Structures' to explain language acquisition.
False
Transformational rules in language are considered essential by Chomsky for expressing thought in a communicable form.
Transformational rules in language are considered essential by Chomsky for expressing thought in a communicable form.
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Syntax, the rules governing word arrangement in a sentence, does not reflect cognitive operations according to Chomsky.
Syntax, the rules governing word arrangement in a sentence, does not reflect cognitive operations according to Chomsky.
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Language is a means of expressing thoughts and perceptions, according to cognitive grammar.
Language is a means of expressing thoughts and perceptions, according to cognitive grammar.
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Thought and language are considered independent of each other in cognitive grammar.
Thought and language are considered independent of each other in cognitive grammar.
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Conceptual metaphors like 'Grasping the concept' are explained within cognitive grammar.
Conceptual metaphors like 'Grasping the concept' are explained within cognitive grammar.
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Abstract concepts in language originate solely from linguistic rules, according to cognitive grammar.
Abstract concepts in language originate solely from linguistic rules, according to cognitive grammar.
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According to cognitive grammar, innovation in language relies heavily on intellectual experiences.
According to cognitive grammar, innovation in language relies heavily on intellectual experiences.
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Language influences cognition directly and cannot be modified by experience or training.
Language influences cognition directly and cannot be modified by experience or training.
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The influence of language on cognition works through the mechanisms of attention.
The influence of language on cognition works through the mechanisms of attention.
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According to the universal cognitive view, human thinking is solely determined by the language they speak.
According to the universal cognitive view, human thinking is solely determined by the language they speak.
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Linguistic determinism states that language completely determines human thought.
Linguistic determinism states that language completely determines human thought.
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Cognitive grammar suggests that abstract concepts in language originate solely from linguistic rules.
Cognitive grammar suggests that abstract concepts in language originate solely from linguistic rules.
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Universal grammar consists of principles and rules that are unique to each language.
Universal grammar consists of principles and rules that are unique to each language.
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