Linguistics Grammar Quiz

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What does the term 'grammar' in linguistics refer to?

  • Formation of dialects within a language
  • Development of vocabulary over time
  • Study of punctuation and spelling
  • Set of structural rules for usage and creation of clauses, phrases, and words (correct)

Which subjects are included in the study of grammar?

  • Mathematics, physics, and chemistry
  • History, geography, and literature
  • Art, music, and drama
  • Phonology, morphology, and syntax (correct)

How do fluent speakers typically acquire the rules of a language variety?

  • By internalizing the rules through exposure to other speakers (correct)
  • By studying grammar books and formal rules
  • By attending language workshops and seminars
  • By memorizing vocabulary lists

When does much of the internalization of language rules occur?

<p>During early childhood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can the term 'grammar' also be used to describe linguistic behavior?

<p>Describing the behavior of groups of speakers and writers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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