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?

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

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

    <p>Voluntary produced symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Language is innate and inherited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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