HSR130 Introduction to Language
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What would be a major consequence if human language lacked the property of displacement?

  • Humans would have a better understanding of the past and future
  • Humans would be frequently surprised, which is not good for their lives (correct)
  • Humans would be able to communicate more effectively with animals
  • Humans would be able to achieve their dreams more easily

    • What is a unique ability that humans have, according to the text?

  • The ability to mimic speech
  • The ability to talk about the past, present, and future (correct)
  • The ability to communicate with animals
  • The ability to understand language

    • What is an exception to the idea that animals cannot use displacement?

  • Dolphins
  • Chimpanzees
  • Parrots
  • Honey bees (correct)

    • What is a limitation of parrots' language abilities?

    <p>They can only repeat what they have been taught</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of chimpanzees' language abilities?

    <p>They can express their own thoughts using language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be a consequence of a language that lacks displacement?

    <p>Humans would not be able to talk about the past or future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of a language that lacks displacement?

    <p>It would not allow humans to talk about the past or future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would a language that lacks displacement be a problem for humans?

    <p>It would make humans frequently surprised, which is not good for their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an animal that may be able to learn human language?

    <p>Chimpanzee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is something that parrots can do, but do not truly understand?

    <p>Repeat phrases they have been taught</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be discussed in a later class?

    <p>How chimpanzees use language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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