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What is the main focus of linguistics as a research field according to the text?
What is the main focus of linguistics as a research field according to the text?
- To determine the nature of materials through measurement and observation
- To study the social and cultural aspects of language
- To analyze the psychological effects of language on the human brain
- To study the components of language, such as speech sounds and word formation (correct)
What is the social dimension of language according to the text?
What is the social dimension of language according to the text?
- It is used to communicate in society (correct)
- It is the way in which words begin or end
- It is the biological ability of humans to use language to communicate
- It is the way in which language is stored and processed in our mind or brain
What is a common misconception about linguists according to the text?
What is a common misconception about linguists according to the text?
- Linguists are only interested in studying one specific language
- Linguists must be polyglots who speak multiple languages (correct)
- Linguists are not interested in the biological nature of language
- Linguists are only interested in studying the social and cultural aspects of language
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