15 Questions
Who is the series editor of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study?
H.G. Widdowson
Which book in the series is about Second Language Acquisition?
Second Language Acquisition
What is the contact number for renewing loans by telephone?
0161 275 3718
What is the name of the library where this book must be returned?
The John Rylands University Library of Manchester
What is the primary purpose of the series of introductions to language study mentioned in the text?
To serve as a transitional text for easing people into an understanding of complex linguistic ideas
What is the content of Section I in the book?
Introduction, Acquisition, Production, Comprehension, Dissolution
According to the text, what does the birth of grammar signify in language development?
The emergence of children's creativity in language usage
What does the term 'conceptualization' refer to in the context of language production?
Generating ideas for new linguistic expressions
In the context of language comprehension, what does 'the comprehension of texts' refer to?
Understanding the overall meaning and implications of written passages
What is the purpose of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study series according to the text?
To support and prepare for more academically oriented introductions to linguistics
Which company typeset the book?
Wyvern 21 Ltd
What does the line 'it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out, or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent' indicate?
The publisher's authority over any distribution or circulation of the book
What is suggested by the condition 'without a similar condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser'?
A requirement for ensuring that subsequent purchasers comply with similar conditions
What is emphasized by stating 'This book is sold subject to the condition' in the text?
The conditions under which the book can be purchased and circulated
According to the text, what is the belief underlying the series of introductions to language study?
It is an advantage to have a broad map of linguistic terrain sketched out before considering specific features
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