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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?

The use of language in social contexts Signup and view all the answers

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

Grammar and pronunciation Signup and view all the answers

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

Bow-Wow theory Signup and view all the answers

Which component of language deals with the sound system?

Phonology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between productive and receptive language?

Production vs. comprehension Signup and view all the answers

Language Development and Linguistics

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Questions and Answers

What is the main idea behind the Bow-Wow theory of language origin?

What aspect of language involves understanding words and sentences?

What is the primary focus of the field of linguistics?

What does the study of pragmatics in language focus on?

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

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

Which component of language deals with the sound system?

What is the main difference between productive and receptive language?

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