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What assumption lies behind the belief that names tell one something about the bearer of that name?
What assumption lies behind the belief that names tell one something about the bearer of that name?
- That language is equivalent to writing
- That there is a necessary connection between a word and the thing it names (correct)
- That the syntax of spoken and written language is the same
- That a change in status must entail a change in name
What is the primary assumption behind the belief that names tell something about the bearer of that name?
What is the primary assumption behind the belief that names tell something about the bearer of that name?
- That names are arbitrary
- That names are always the same
- That names are connected to the thing they name (correct)
- That names can be changed to reflect a change in status
What is the assumption behind the belief that names tell one something about the bearer of that name?
What is the assumption behind the belief that names tell one something about the bearer of that name?
- That language is the same as writing
- That language is the same as speaking
- That there is a necessary connection between a word and the thing it names (correct)
- That a change in status must entail a change in name
What is the main idea of the text?
What is the main idea of the text?
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What is the main difference between spoken and written language?
What is the main difference between spoken and written language?
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What is the difference between spoken and written syntax?
What is the difference between spoken and written syntax?
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What is the belief that literate beings tend to have about language?
What is the belief that literate beings tend to have about language?
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What is the custom that is now changing?
What is the custom that is now changing?
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What is an example of a belief that speakers of language may have which is often wrong?
What is an example of a belief that speakers of language may have which is often wrong?
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