Understanding Human Language
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What are the two main components of language mentioned in the text?

  • Punctuation and spelling
  • Syntax and morphology
  • Alphabet and phonetics
  • Grammar and vocabulary (correct)
  • What characteristic enables human language to refer to objects, events, and ideas not immediately present?

  • Cultural diversity
  • Productivity
  • Displacement (correct)
  • Historical variation
  • Which aspect of human language allows the creation of an infinite number of sentences?

  • Historical variation
  • Cultural diversity
  • Displacement
  • Productivity (correct)
  • How is human language typically acquired, according to the text?

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    Which property of human language is essential for conveying meaning through spoken and written forms?

    <p>Grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Components of Language

    • Two main components: phonology (sounds) and syntax (structure).
    • Phonology deals with sound systems of a language, while syntax focuses on how words are arranged.

    Displacement

    • Characteristic of human language that allows referencing objects, events, and ideas that are not currently present in time or space.
    • Enables communication about past experiences, future plans, and abstract concepts.

    Generativity

    • Aspect of human language that allows the formation of an unlimited number of sentences.
    • Through rules of syntax and vocabulary, speakers can generate new sentences, expressing unique thoughts and ideas.

    Language Acquisition

    • Human language is typically acquired through natural exposure and immersion in a linguistic environment.
    • Children absorb language through interaction with caregivers and peers, demonstrating remarkable capacity for learning.

    Semanticity

    • Property essential for conveying meaning in both spoken and written forms.
    • Ensures that specific arrangements of words represent clear concepts, actions, and relationships, facilitating effective communication.

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