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True or false: A modern linguistic corpus is an electronic collection of texts or audio transcripts?
True or false: A modern linguistic corpus is an electronic collection of texts or audio transcripts?
True (A)
True or false: Corpus linguistics is the study of the human body?
True or false: Corpus linguistics is the study of the human body?
False (B)
True or false: A corpus is a collection of sampled texts in machine readable form?
True or false: A corpus is a collection of sampled texts in machine readable form?
True (A)
True or false: The plural form of 'corpus' is 'corpuses'?
True or false: The plural form of 'corpus' is 'corpuses'?
True or false: Corpus linguistics is primarily focused on computational linguistics?
True or false: Corpus linguistics is primarily focused on computational linguistics?
What is the origin of the term 'corpus' and how is its plural form formed?
What is the origin of the term 'corpus' and how is its plural form formed?
How has a corpus been defined?
How has a corpus been defined?
What is a modern linguistic corpus?
What is a modern linguistic corpus?
What is the purpose of a corpus in corpus linguistics?
What is the purpose of a corpus in corpus linguistics?
How are modern linguistic corpora typically accessed?
How are modern linguistic corpora typically accessed?
Flashcards
Modern Linguistic Corpus
Modern Linguistic Corpus
An electronic collection of texts or audio recordings, sampled to represent specific languages or linguistic aspects.
Corpus Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
The study of language using large collections of real-world texts (corpora).
Corpus (in linguistics)
Corpus (in linguistics)
A collection of sampled texts (written or spoken, usually electronic).
Machine-readable form
Machine-readable form
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Corpus Plural
Corpus Plural
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Computational Linguistics
Computational Linguistics
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Purpose of Corpus
Purpose of Corpus
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Accessing Corpora
Accessing Corpora
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Origin of 'Corpus'
Origin of 'Corpus'
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Linguistic Information (in Corpora)
Linguistic Information (in Corpora)
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Study Notes
Corpus Linguistics Basics
- A modern linguistic corpus is an electronic collection of texts or audio transcripts. (True)
- Corpus linguistics is NOT the study of the human body. (False)
- A corpus is a collection of sampled texts in machine-readable form. (True)
Corpus Definition and Etymology
- The term 'corpus' originates from Latin, meaning 'body'.
- The plural form of 'corpus' is 'corpora'.
Corpus Linguistics Focus
- Corpus linguistics is NOT primarily focused on computational linguistics.
Modern Linguistic Corpus
- A modern linguistic corpus is an electronic collection of texts or audio transcripts.
Purpose of a Corpus
- The purpose of a corpus in corpus linguistics is to provide a large, systematic, and representative collection of texts for analysis.
Accessing Modern Linguistic Corpora
- Modern linguistic corpora are typically accessed electronically, often through online databases or downloadable archives.
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Test your knowledge of corpus linguistics with this introductory quiz. Explore the meaning and applications of corpus in linguistics, including its use in concordance analysis. Learn about the origins of the term 'corpus' and its plural form. Take the quiz now and enhance your understanding of this fascinating field!
