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According to functional theory, why does language change?
According to functional theory, why does language change?
- To simplify communication
- To adapt to the needs of its users (correct)
- To resist social and economic changes
- To adhere to traditional usage
What does functional theory propose about the evolution of lexis?
What does functional theory propose about the evolution of lexis?
- It evolves randomly without any specific purpose
- It evolves until it is of no further use and is then replaced by new words needed for new technological developments (correct)
- It remains static and unchanging over time
- It evolves based on the preferences of linguistic scholars
What is the primary focus of functional theory in relation to language change?
What is the primary focus of functional theory in relation to language change?
- The role of language in everyday life and its functional use (correct)
- The preservation of archaic language forms
- The standardization of language usage
- The promotion of regional dialects
According to functional theory, what brings about the invention and/or adaptation of new relevant words (lexis)?
According to functional theory, what brings about the invention and/or adaptation of new relevant words (lexis)?
How does functional theory explain the movement of words in and out of a language?
How does functional theory explain the movement of words in and out of a language?
According to functional theory, why does language change?
According to functional theory, why does language change?
What is the primary focus of functional theory in relation to language change?
What is the primary focus of functional theory in relation to language change?
How does functional theory explain the movement of words in and out of a language?
How does functional theory explain the movement of words in and out of a language?
What does functional theory propose about the evolution of lexis?
What does functional theory propose about the evolution of lexis?
According to functional theory, what brings about the invention and/or adaptation of new relevant words (lexis)?
According to functional theory, what brings about the invention and/or adaptation of new relevant words (lexis)?
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Why does language change?
Why does language change?
Language changes to meet the needs of its speakers.
Lexical evolution
Lexical evolution
Lexis evolves until obsolete, then new words arise for new tech.
Functional theory focus
Functional theory focus
Language's role in daily life and its practical usage.
New lexis origin
New lexis origin
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Lexical movement
Lexical movement
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Language Change Purpose
Language Change Purpose
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Study Notes
Functional Theory of Language Change
- Language change occurs because of the communicative needs of speakers, according to functional theory.
- Functional theory proposes that lexis (words and vocabulary) evolves to adapt to changing social and cultural contexts.
- The primary focus of functional theory is on how language adapts to the needs of its users, particularly in relation to language change.
- The invention and/or adaptation of new words (lexis) is brought about by the need to express new concepts, objects, and ideas in a changing environment.
- Functional theory explains the movement of words in and out of a language as a result of changing social and cultural contexts, where words are adopted or discarded based on their relevance and usefulness to speakers.
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