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Why is it important for a linguist to know the definition of language?
Why is it important for a linguist to know the definition of language?
- To impress others with their knowledge
- To show superiority over other fields of study
- To understand the complexity of human communication (correct)
- To confuse people by using technical terms
Why have attempts to define language been inadequate?
Why have attempts to define language been inadequate?
- Linguists are not skilled enough to define language
- There is no need to define language
- Language is too simple to define accurately
- Each definition provided has some shortcomings (correct)
What does the statement 'Language is a symbol system based on pure or arbitrary conventions' imply?
What does the statement 'Language is a symbol system based on pure or arbitrary conventions' imply?
- Language symbols are fixed and cannot be modified
- Language symbols have no logical connection to their meanings (correct)
- Language symbols are always logically connected to their meanings
- Language symbols are derived from nature
How does Robins (1985) define language according to the text?
How does Robins (1985) define language according to the text?
Why is it mentioned that different linguists have tried to define language in various ways?
Why is it mentioned that different linguists have tried to define language in various ways?
What is meant by language being 'infinitely modifiable and extendable'?
What is meant by language being 'infinitely modifiable and extendable'?
Why is language considered species-specific?
Why is language considered species-specific?
According to Chomsky, what is a defining feature of language?
According to Chomsky, what is a defining feature of language?
How does a speaker interact with oral-auditory symbols in language communication?
How does a speaker interact with oral-auditory symbols in language communication?
What distinguishes human language from animal communication?
What distinguishes human language from animal communication?
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