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What is the primary objective of S.K.I. as stated in the text?
What is the primary objective of S.K.I. as stated in the text?
Which reason for children living on the streets is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?
Which reason for children living on the streets is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text?
What is a potential pathway to independence for street children?
What is a potential pathway to independence for street children?
What is the author's perspective on the ideal way to extend credit to street children?
What is the author's perspective on the ideal way to extend credit to street children?
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What does the passage suggest about the interest rates on the loans provided by S.K.I. compared to traditional bank rates?
What does the passage suggest about the interest rates on the loans provided by S.K.I. compared to traditional bank rates?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of S.K.I. to society as suggested by the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of S.K.I. to society as suggested by the text?
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Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of S.K.I. on street children?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the impact of S.K.I. on street children?
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According to the passage, what is the crucial factor in enabling street children to achieve economic independence?
According to the passage, what is the crucial factor in enabling street children to achieve economic independence?
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What are the three main types of volcanic eruptions described in the text?
What are the three main types of volcanic eruptions described in the text?
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What is one reason why the use of linguists as their own informants is common in the generative approach to linguistics?
What is one reason why the use of linguists as their own informants is common in the generative approach to linguistics?
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What is a key factor to consider when selecting informants for linguistic research?
What is a key factor to consider when selecting informants for linguistic research?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a relevant factor in linguistic research, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a relevant factor in linguistic research, according to the text?
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Why is using non-linguists as informants essential when studying foreign languages or child speech?
Why is using non-linguists as informants essential when studying foreign languages or child speech?
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What does the passage suggest about the use of informants in linguistic research?
What does the passage suggest about the use of informants in linguistic research?
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What is the main focus of the passage?
What is the main focus of the passage?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of language data?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of language data?
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What is the primary function of a corpus in linguistic analysis?
What is the primary function of a corpus in linguistic analysis?
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Which of the following influences the size of a corpus?
Which of the following influences the size of a corpus?
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Why are corpora considered limited in their scope?
Why are corpora considered limited in their scope?
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What is a key advantage of using a corpus in linguistic research?
What is a key advantage of using a corpus in linguistic research?
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Which of the following is NOT a direct method of elicitation?
Which of the following is NOT a direct method of elicitation?
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According to the passage, how can a corpus help in linguistic analysis?
According to the passage, how can a corpus help in linguistic analysis?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the size of a corpus?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the size of a corpus?
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What is the main point of the author's discussion on corpora in the passage?
What is the main point of the author's discussion on corpora in the passage?
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Flashcards
Elicitation methods
Elicitation methods
Techniques to gather language data, like fill-in-the-blanks or correction prompts.
Corpus
Corpus
A representative collection of language data for linguistic analysis.
Frequency of usage
Frequency of usage
How often specific language items occur in a corpus.
Size of a corpus
Size of a corpus
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Intentions of native speakers
Intentions of native speakers
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Objective commentary
Objective commentary
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Data collection challenges
Data collection challenges
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Selective corpora
Selective corpora
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Access to credit
Access to credit
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Small loans
Small loans
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Life skills development
Life skills development
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S.K.I.
S.K.I.
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Reasons for street children
Reasons for street children
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Business training
Business training
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Financial support for families
Financial support for families
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Loan repayment
Loan repayment
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Eruption
Eruption
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Types of Eruption
Types of Eruption
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Magma
Magma
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Informant
Informant
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Field Investigation
Field Investigation
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Generative Approach
Generative Approach
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Selection of Informants
Selection of Informants
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Language Data Collection
Language Data Collection
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Study Notes
Reading Passage 1: Micro-Enterprise Credit for Street Youth
- Micro-enterprise programs have been implemented by Street Kids International (S.K.I.) with partners in Africa, Latin America, and India
- These programs aim to improve the economic lives of street children
- Street children often face multiple factors leading to their situation, including lack of education, financial demands, family issues, and violence
- Children on the streets may engage in unskilled labor or begging which can be abusive. Some, however, feel pride in supporting themselves and their families through entrepreneurial endeavors.
- Street business partnerships such as bicycle courier services(Sudan) and shoe shine collectives(Dominican Republic) have been implemented; in Zambia, programs with the Red Cross and Y.W.C.A. provide business training to street youths to support their enterprises
- S.K.I. program loans usually range from US$30-US$100, often with modest interest rates.
- The aim is access to credit for the impoverished young
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This quiz explores the micro-enterprise programs initiated by Street Kids International aimed at improving the lives of street children in various regions. It highlights the challenges faced by these youths and the entrepreneurial opportunities created through targeted training and support. Learn about successful street business models and their impact on local economies.