5 Questions
Which term does Krishnamurthy prefer for 'chunk' and why?
'Chunk' because it has less baggage associated with it
What is the main characteristic of chunks?
They exhibit all of the above characteristics
What is the purpose of defining 'chunk' in the text?
To estimate the proportion of spoken or written text that is 'chunk-like'
Which term does the text use to refer to 'lexical chunks'?
Lexical phrases
What is the difficulty in defining 'chunk' according to the text?
The number of terms used to capture the phenomenon is bewildering
Test your knowledge about chunking in language with this quiz! Learn about the different definitions and terms used to describe this phenomenon and explore the concept of formulaic language. Challenge yourself and discover how much you know about this fascinating aspect of spoken and written text.
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