Language Development and Linguistics
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What is the main idea behind the Bow-Wow theory of language origin?

  • Imitation of sounds in the environment (correct)
  • Coordination of physical actions with vocalizations
  • Vocal responses to emotional states
  • Mimicry of animal sounds

    • What aspect of language involves understanding words and sentences?

  • Productive language
  • Phonology
  • Receptive language (correct)
  • Semantics

    • What is the primary focus of the field of linguistics?

  • The structure of a specific language
  • The evolution of human language
  • The study of language in general (correct)
  • The social and cultural aspects of language

    • What does the study of pragmatics in language focus on?

    <p>The use of language in social contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between standard and non-standard English?

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

    According to which theory did language originate from vocal responses to pain and fear?

    <p>Bow-Wow theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of language deals with the sound system?

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

    What is the main difference between productive and receptive language?

    <p>Production vs. comprehension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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