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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?

  • Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
  • Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
  • Logic, differential equations, combinatorics, and topology
  • Arithmetic, calculus, topology, and algebra
  • What does most mathematical activity involve?

  • Observation of natural phenomena and recording of data
  • Memorization of formulas and algorithms
  • Discovery of properties of abstract objects and use of pure reason to prove them (correct)
  • Application of statistical methods to solve problems
  • What do mathematical objects consist of in modern mathematics?

  • Randomly selected objects with undefined properties
  • Physical objects and tangible entities
  • Objects derived solely from practical applications
  • Abstractions from nature or entities stipulated to have certain properties (correct)
  • What does a proof in mathematics consist of?

    <p>A succession of applications of deductive rules to already established results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the starting points of a theory in modern mathematics?

    <p>Axioms and some basic properties considered true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does English grammar encompass?

    <p>Structure of words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and whole texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of English does the article describe?

    <p>Present-day Standard English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?

    <p>Inflectional case system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word class retains morphological case more strongly in modern English?

    <p>Personal pronouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do divergences from the described grammar occur?

    <p>Historical, social, cultural, and regional varieties of English</p> Signup and view all the answers

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