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What is the fundamental nature of language?
What is the fundamental nature of language?
- Universal and absolute
- Based on universal grammar
- Arbitrary and subjective (correct)
- Logical and deterministic
Why is the word for 'language' different in English, Hindi, and Urdu?
Why is the word for 'language' different in English, Hindi, and Urdu?
- Due to a universal grammar
- Because of historical and cultural differences (correct)
- Because of a random assignment of words
- Because of a logical connection between the words and their meanings
What is the relationship between a word and its meaning?
What is the relationship between a word and its meaning?
- Intrinsic and logical
- Based on universal grammar rules
- Determined by historical events
- Arbitrary and culturally dependent (correct)
What is the significance of the different words for 'language' in English, Hindi, and Urdu?
What is the significance of the different words for 'language' in English, Hindi, and Urdu?
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What is the underlying principle of language, according to the text?
What is the underlying principle of language, according to the text?
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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".
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