5 Questions
What is the fundamental nature of language?
Arbitrary and subjective
Why is the word for 'language' different in English, Hindi, and Urdu?
Because of historical and cultural differences
What is the relationship between a word and its meaning?
Arbitrary and culturally dependent
What is the significance of the different words for 'language' in English, Hindi, and Urdu?
They demonstrate the arbitrary nature of language
What is the underlying principle of language, according to the text?
Arbitrary relationship between words and meanings
Study Notes
Language and Meaning
- The relationship between the words of a language and their meaning is arbitrary.
- There is no inherent reason why a particular word corresponds to a specific meaning.
- The example of the word for "language" in different languages illustrates this arbitrariness:
- In English, it is called "Language".
- In Hindi, it is called "Bhasha".
- In Urdu, it is called "Zaban".
This quiz explores the concept of arbitrariness in language, where the relationship between words and their meanings is not inherent or logical. Test your understanding of language and its complexities.
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