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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?

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?

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?

That speakers of language have fundamental beliefs about the nature of language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between spoken and written language?

Symbols (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between spoken and written syntax?

Written syntax is more complicated (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief that literate beings tend to have about language?

That language is the same as writing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the custom that is now changing?

That a change in status must entail a change in name (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a belief that speakers of language may have which is often wrong?

That language is equivalent to writing (A) Signup and view all the answers