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On the other hand, the primary and fundamental function of language is ______
communication
Human language is distinguished from animal communication by its ability to enable us to communicate whatever we wish to communicate to ______.
others
The essence of human communication lies not in ‘what is said’, but on ‘what is ______’
meant
Understanding how languages work as a separate system such as phonology, syntax or semantic helps to gain an in-depth knowledge of language from a ______ view.
scientific
In order to communicate successfully, scientific knowledge of language is ______.
not sufficient
Pragmatics is a study about how people communicate using the so-called ‘natural’ ______.
language
Communication involves ______ and each communicative act requires an addresser who sends a message to an addressee.
action
There have been many attempts to provide the definition of ______, the number of explanations varying depending on the perspective or discipline.
communication
One linguistic form could convey one meaning in one specific context, and yet another in a ______ setting.
different
The field of linguistics in general studies pragmatics, which is precisely about how people ______ using natural language.
communicate
While spoken language is different from written language, there is no simple, single way of demarcating the difference, and many ______ need to be taken into account in describing the range of differences.
factors
Everyday casual conversation tends to be very involved interpersonally, and distancing oneself from the talk is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in some ______.
way
Written texts might deliberately imitate a friendly, intimate conversational style, or a speaker may purposely attempt to sound ______ in making a speech or delivering a lecture.
writerly
Another feature is the tendency for formal written texts to be ______, while informal everyday conversation tends to be more implicit and more context dependent.
explicit
Conversation is typically created and produced online (with little or no preplanning) and received in ______ time.
real
Writing is typically produced in one time and place and read in another time and place; writing can afford time for planning and ______.
revision
In terms of organisation, written discourses typically reveal greater ______ or integration; conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganised.
tightness
The speaker has available the full range of voice quality effects and well as facial expressions, postural and gestural systems, but these ______ features are denied to the writer.
paralinguistic
Spoken and written forms of language may be used for communication. While they perform the same function, their ______ differ in many aspects.
form and manner of use
Addresser (sender), addressee (receiver), message, context, common code and channel thus form the main building blocks of the ______ communication model.
classical
Spoken language is always more explicit than written language.
False
The primary function of language is communication.
True
Written discourses are typically more fragmented and unorganized than conversations.
False
There is a clear and simple way to differentiate spoken language from written language.
False
Formal written texts tend to be more implicit than informal everyday conversation.
False
Phonology, syntax, and semantics are all separate systems that make up language.
True
Distancing oneself from casual conversation is always perceived as unfriendly.
False
The same linguistic form can have different meanings depending on the context.
True
The form and manner of use of spoken and written language are completely identical.
False
Pragmatics is the study of how people use language in communication.
True
Pragmatics is a study of how people communicate using written language.
False
The primary function of language is to convey meaning.
True
Animal communication is fundamentally different from human language.
True
Understanding phonology, syntax and semantics is sufficient for successful communication.
False
Communication involves action and requires a sender, a receiver, a message, context, common code and channel.
True
Formal written texts tend to be more implicit and context dependent than everyday conversation.
False
Written language is always produced in a different time and place than it is read.
False
The full range of voice quality effects and facial expressions are available to both speakers and writers.
False
The meaning of a linguistic form is always fixed and unchanging across contexts.
False
The study of pragmatics is concerned with how people use natural language to communicate.
True
Which of the following is NOT a separate system that makes up language?
Pragmatics
What is the main focus of pragmatics?
The study of how people use natural language to communicate
What is the main difference between human language and animal communication?
Human language enables us to communicate whatever we wish to communicate to others
What is the essence of human communication according to the text?
What is meant
What is the main difference between written and spoken language according to the text?
Spoken language is always more explicit than written language
What is the main focus of the study of communication?
All of the above
What is the definition of communication according to the text?
The process of sending and receiving messages
What is the main difference between written discourse and conversation according to the text?
Written discourse is typically more fragmented and unorganized than conversation
What is the main focus of the study of phonology?
The study of the sound system of language
What is the main focus of the study of syntax?
The study of sentence structure in language
What is the primary difference between spoken and written language?
There is no simple, single way of demarcating the difference between spoken and written language
What is a key difference between formal written texts and everyday casual conversation?
Formal written texts are typically more explicit than casual conversation
What is one advantage that written language has over spoken language?
Writing can afford time for planning and revision
What is a characteristic of conversation that may make it appear aimless or unorganized?
Conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganized
What is a key difference between the speaker and the writer?
The writer is face-to-face with the hearer
What is a characteristic of formal written texts?
They tend to be more explicit than informal everyday conversation
What is a key feature of conversation in comparison to writing?
Conversation is typically produced in one time and place
What is a characteristic of written language that is not available to the speaker?
Typographical variety
What is a key difference between formal written texts and everyday casual conversation in terms of organization?
Formal written texts are typically more tightly organized than casual conversation
What is a characteristic of conversation that is not typically available to written language?
Facial expressions
Test your knowledge of linguistic theory and the role of language in communication with this quiz. Explore the fundamental functions of language and distinguish human language from animal communication.
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