Language Acquisition and Mother Tongues
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What is the process of acquiring the languages used by those in the community called?

  • Language change
  • Language contact
  • Language acquisition (correct)
  • Language learning
  • What are other languages that are needed for various reasons referred to as?

  • Second languages (correct)
  • Mother tongues
  • First languages
  • Foreign languages
  • Which of the following is NOT a component of language?

  • a set of gestures (correct)
  • a vocabulary
  • a sound system
  • a system of rules
  • What are languages acquired while growing up known as?

    <p>First languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do people learn their second languages?

    <p>In school or on their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animals are capable of producing language

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

    Language requires a system of rules, a sound system, and a vocabulary

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

    A monkey can organize sounds into a meaningful system with rules

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

    A language is defined by its grammar, phonology, and lexicon

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

    Human beings are the only creatures capable of producing language

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

    Study Notes

    Language Acquisition and Components

    • The process of acquiring the languages used by those in the community is called socialization.
    • Other languages that are needed for various reasons are referred to as auxiliary languages.

    Language Components

    • Language requires a system of rules, a sound system, and a vocabulary.
    • A language is defined by its grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

    Language Acquisition and Capability

    • Languages acquired while growing up are known as native languages.
    • People learn their second languages through formal education or social interaction.
    • Human beings are the only creatures capable of producing language.

    Debunking Myths

    • Animals are not capable of producing language, despite their ability to produce sounds.
    • A monkey cannot organize sounds into a meaningful system with rules.

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    Test your knowledge on language acquisition and mother tongues with this quiz! Explore the system of rules, sound systems, and vocabulary that make up language, and discover how individuals acquire languages while growing up in their community. Challenge yourself with questions that delve into the fascinating world of human communication.

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