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According to the structuralists, language can be described in terms of what?
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?
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?
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'?
What do linguists mean by stating that language is 'a system of systems'?
Why are some languages spoken only and lack a written form according to the text?
Why are some languages spoken only and lack a written form according to the text?
What type of order do sounds follow in forming meaningful units or words in language?
What type of order do sounds follow in forming meaningful units or words in language?
What is the main reason why 'Shen bought new novel a' is considered unacceptable in English grammar?
What is the main reason why 'Shen bought new novel a' is considered unacceptable in English grammar?
Why is there no inherent relation between words and their meanings in language?
Why is there no inherent relation between words and their meanings in language?
Why do native English speakers use the sounds / kæt / for the animal that flies?
Why do native English speakers use the sounds / kæt / for the animal that flies?
What predisposes normal children to acquire their first language in a short time?
What predisposes normal children to acquire their first language in a short time?
What aspect of language allows native speakers to produce and understand sentences they have not encountered before?
What aspect of language allows native speakers to produce and understand sentences they have not encountered before?
Why is there no one-to-one correspondence between the structure of a word and what it stands for?
Why is there no one-to-one correspondence between the structure of a word and what it stands for?
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