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Macro-Linguistics vs Micro-Linguistics Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of language according to the text?

Language is an entire multifaceted phenomenon.

Language is primarily a human and non-instinctive method of communicating.

Language is innate and inherited. (correct)

Language aims to form the components of culture.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests that language:

Is a system of communication using arbitrary conventional meanings.

Is primarily a means of expressing thoughts and feelings.

Describes real situations in the world.

Goes beyond just describing real situations to forming the components of culture. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a 'macro skill' of language?

Speaking

Listening

Viewing

Comparing (correct)

Which of the following statements best distinguishes between 'listening' and 'hearing' according to the text?

Listening is a prerequisite to understanding, while hearing is simply the perception of sound. Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition provided in the text, language is primarily a system of:

Voluntary produced symbols Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the definition of language provided in the text?

Language is a system of communication using written symbols. Signup and view all the answers

The text states that language 'goes beyond just describing real situations'. This suggests that language has a ________ function.

Constitutive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a key characteristic of language?

Language is innate and inherited. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that the 'macro skills' of language include all of the following EXCEPT:

Translating Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best captures the definition of language provided in the text?

Language is a system of communication by sound, utilizing speech-sounds produced through the organs of speech and hearing, among human beings of a certain group or community, using vocal symbols possessing arbitrary conventional meanings. Signup and view all the answers