Linguistics Misconceptions
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What is the general misconception about linguists as mentioned in the text?

  • Linguists must speak many languages fluently. (correct)
  • Linguists are primarily interested in becoming polyglots.
  • Linguists are not concerned with the scientific study of human languages.
  • Linguists are only fluent in their mother tongue.

    • How does Chumbow (1985) view the prevailing misconception about linguistics?

  • As an advanced understanding of language studies.
  • As a necessary condition for linguistic success.
  • As a deliberate misinformation campaign.
  • As 'Innocent ignorance' about linguistics. (correct)

    • According to Cook (1988), what is the primary interest of a linguist?

  • Mastering multiple forms of communication.
  • The historical evolution of indigenous languages.
  • The language faculty of the human species. (correct)
  • Becoming proficient in various foreign languages.

    • In the context of linguistics, what does the term 'linguist' refer to?

    <p>One who studies the science of language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an advantage but not a necessity for a linguist?

    <p>Having practical mastery of one or more languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of linguists according to the text?

    <p>The scientific study of human languages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of linguistics focuses on the abstract systems of sounds in a language?

    <p>Phonology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does linguistics study about the internal structure of words?

    <p>Their formation from morphemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of linguistics is concerned with the physiology of speech production?

    <p>Phonetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does syntax study about language?

    <p>The arrangement of words in sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of linguistics examines the relationship between morphology and meaning?

    <p>Morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of linguistics is primarily concerned with the acoustics of speech?

    <p>Phonetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pragmatics study?

    <p>How context influences the meaning of language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In linguistic analysis, what level focuses on the study of word structure?

    <p>Morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of psycholinguistics?

    <p>The cognitive processes involved in language production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of linguistic attitudes and identity?

    <p>Studying how people perceive and use language based on their backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does linguistic analysis contribute to ESL instruction?

    <p>By designing instructional materials based on language structures and functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary area of focus in sociolinguistics?

    <p>The relationship between language and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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