Language Acquisition and Native Speakers Quiz
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What is implied by the statement 'A native speaker of a language knows things he could not have learnt from the samples of speech he has heard'?

  • Native speakers learn everything from the samples of speech they hear.
  • Native speakers have limited knowledge based on the samples of speech they hear.
  • Native speakers possess innate knowledge beyond what they learn from speech samples. (correct)
  • Native speakers are not influenced by the speech samples they hear.

    • What is the significance of a native speaker's knowledge being described as 'tacit'?

  • It means the knowledge is consciously aware.
  • It means the knowledge is acquired through formal education.
  • It means the knowledge is difficult to articulate and express. (correct)
  • It means the knowledge is easily forgotten.

    • What does the example 'is the programme that on TV is good' illustrate about a native speaker's knowledge of English?

  • The correct sentence structure for a question about TV programmes.
  • The proper use of prepositions in English sentences.
  • Awareness of word order and placement in English sentences. (correct)
  • Understanding of TV programme content and quality.

    • What does the example 'the officer shot the man with the gun' demonstrate about a native speaker's understanding of English sentences?

    <p>The different meanings that can arise from ambiguous sentences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about a native speaker's knowledge of grammar and sentence formation?

    <p>It is inherent and extends beyond their conscious awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to describe a native speaker's language knowledge as coming from 'some property inside his mind'?

    <p>To highlight the role of cognitive processes in language learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Chomsky use to refer to the native speaker’s knowledge of his or her language?

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

    What does Chomsky consider grammar to be concerned with?

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

    What is Chomsky's ultimate goal in relation to language properties?

    <p>Universal Grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the ability for young children to learn grammars in a short period of time?

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

    At what age do children start to make adult-like sentences with occasional errors?

    <p>30 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hypothesis referred to as when discussing the hard-wired programme in our brain for language acquisition?

    <p>Innateness Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe language as an instinct much like walking?

    <p>'Acquire'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criterion must a theory of Universal Grammar satisfy?

    <p>'Universality'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children show some grammatical development like the use of inflections such as the plural ‘s’ (e.g., doggies)?

    <p>18 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Chomsky use to describe the actual use of a native speaker’s knowledge of his or her language?

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

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