10 Questions
Which of the following is a property shared by all human languages?
A finite set of elements is used to create an infinite set of expressions.
According to Noam Chomsky, what is Universal Grammar (UG)?
A blueprint for human language.
What does Lila Gleitman suggest about the things that are true of all languages?
They are candidates for what the child comes into the world knowing.
Do all languages have ways of forming questions?
Yes
What does Noam Chomsky propose about the child's ability to learn language?
The child is 'wired' for language with a blueprint for how language is structured.
Are there any 'primitive' languages or language varieties?
No
What is the purpose of Universal Grammar (UG) according to Noam Chomsky?
To explain how children learn language quickly and successfully.
Do all languages have means for negating an utterance?
Yes
According to Noam Chomsky, what is the child equipped with when it comes to language?
Universal Grammar (UG)
What does Noam Chomsky propose about the child's ability to learn language?
The child is 'wired' for language with a blueprint for how language is structured.
Test your knowledge of language universals and the common properties shared by all human languages. Explore concepts such as forming questions, negation, and expressing time in this intriguing quiz inspired by Noam Chomsky's work.
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