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According to the structuralists, language can be described in terms of what?

Emotional expressions

Historical origins

Subjective opinions

Observable and verifiable data (correct)

What is considered the primary medium of language according to the text?

Gestures

Writing

Sign language

Speech (correct)

Why do linguists claim that speech has priority in language teaching?

Because it is easier to teach than writing

Because speech is more culturally relevant

Because speech is the primary form of language (correct)

Because written language is no longer important

What do linguists mean by stating that language is 'a system of systems'?

An organized arrangement of sounds to form words Signup and view all the answers

Why are some languages spoken only and lack a written form according to the text?

Because speech is considered more primary than writing Signup and view all the answers

What type of order do sounds follow in forming meaningful units or words in language?

Fixed systematic order Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why 'Shen bought new novel a' is considered unacceptable in English grammar?

It violates the Subject-Verb-Object (S-V-O) word order. Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no inherent relation between words and their meanings in language?

Because the relationship between words and meanings is arbitrary. Signup and view all the answers

Why do native English speakers use the sounds / kæt / for the animal that flies?

It is a convention agreed upon over time. Signup and view all the answers

What predisposes normal children to acquire their first language in a short time?

The presence of the Language Acquisition Device (LAD). Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of language allows native speakers to produce and understand sentences they have not encountered before?

Language being creative. Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no one-to-one correspondence between the structure of a word and what it stands for?

Due to language being arbitrary. Signup and view all the answers