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What does the term 'grammar' in linguistics refer to?
What does the term 'grammar' in linguistics refer to?
- The study of regional accents and dialects
- The analysis of literary devices in writing
- The set of structural rules on speakers' or writers' usage and creation of clauses, phrases, and words (correct)
- The study of historical language evolution
What does the study of grammar in linguistics include?
What does the study of grammar in linguistics include?
- Phonology, morphology, and syntax (correct)
- Etymology, lexicography, and semantics
- Pragmatics, phonetics, and historical linguistics
- Rhetoric, prosody, and discourse analysis
How do fluent speakers primarily internalize the rules of a language?
How do fluent speakers primarily internalize the rules of a language?
- By hearing other speakers (correct)
- By attending linguistic workshops
- By reading grammar books
- Through intentional study and instruction
When does much of the internalization of language rules occur for individuals?
When does much of the internalization of language rules occur for individuals?
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What does the term 'English grammar' encompass when referring to the linguistic behavior of groups of speakers and writers?
What does the term 'English grammar' encompass when referring to the linguistic behavior of groups of speakers and writers?
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What do verbs express?
What do verbs express?
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What do compound verbs refer to?
What do compound verbs refer to?
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What do nouns name?
What do nouns name?
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What are possessive nouns often used to indicate?
What are possessive nouns often used to indicate?
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What is 'my' in the sentence 'I had finished my assignment' called?
What is 'my' in the sentence 'I had finished my assignment' called?
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