10 Questions
According to modern linguistics, what is the primary task of a linguist?
To describe the way people speak and write
What is the key difference between spoken and written language?
Spoken language is more variable, while written language is more standardized
What is the focus of diachronic linguistics?
The study of languages from the viewpoint of their historical development
What is the principle that declares all languages equal?
The principle of linguistic equality
What type of relations exists between 'glass', 'jar', 'mug', and 'bottle' in the phrase 'a…of milk'?
Paradigmatic relations
What is the focus of synchronic linguistics?
The study of languages at a single point in time
What is the term for the relations between 'glass', 'a', 'of', and 'milk' in the phrase 'a glass of milk'?
Syntagmatic relations
What is the main difference between synchronic and diachronic approaches to language study?
Synchronic examines languages at a single point in time, while diachronic examines languages across time
What is the principle that prioritizes spoken language over written language?
The principle of spoken language priority
What is the term for the study of languages as they change over time?
Diachronic linguistics
This quiz covers various concepts in linguistics, including communicative strategies such as nomination, restriction, turn-taking, and topic control. It also involves wordplay with similar-sounding words.
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