Linguistics and Language Development
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What aspect of languages has the field of linguistics helped us understand?

  • Modern technology's impact
  • Grammar and pronunciation (correct)
  • Regional variations
  • Cultural significance

    • Which group of languages includes Norwegian, Hindi, and English?

  • Sino-Tibetan
  • Indo-European (correct)
  • Semitic
  • Afro-Asiatic

    • What are experts beginning to explore in order to understand how humans developed the ability to use language?

  • Geology
  • Quantum physics
  • Astrology
  • Evolutionary biology (correct)

    • What is the current state of knowledge about the development of human language according to the passage?

    <p>There are more questions and half-theories than answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can artifacts left by our ancestors not provide about their speech abilities?

    <p>The intonation patterns they used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to determine the speech capabilities of our ancestors from artifacts?

    <p>The artifacts may not accurately represent the full range of speech sounds and patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of human language development remains difficult to comprehend based on artifacts left by our ancestors?

    <p>The evolution of phonetic sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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