Theoretical Principles of Contrastive Linguistics

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What approach does contrastive linguistics adopt to study languages?

  • Historical approach
  • Descriptive approach
  • Experimental approach
  • Comparative approach (correct)

What does contrastive linguistics explore to understand fundamental aspects of human language?

  • Language evolution
  • Phonological variations
  • Language acquisition
  • Linguistic universals (correct)

What does contrastive linguistics contribute to in the field of language study?

  • Pragmatics
  • Syntax analysis
  • Language typology (correct)
  • Etymology

What does interference refer to in the context of contrastive linguistics?

<p>Influence of one language on another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of analyses do researchers in contrastive linguistics perform to gain a comprehensive understanding of language structures?

<p>Synchronic and diachronic analyses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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