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What is the characteristic of linguistic symbols based on the text?
What is the characteristic of linguistic symbols based on the text?
- Are iconic in nature
- Are based on hierarchical structures
- Have a direct connection between word and meaning (correct)
- Have a predictable relationship between sounds and meaning
Which feature of Charles Hockett's design features relates to the ability to discuss real things or imagination?
Which feature of Charles Hockett's design features relates to the ability to discuss real things or imagination?
- Vocal-auditory channel
- Creativity
- Discreteness
- Displacement (correct)
What is a characteristic of the mental lexicon according to the text?
What is a characteristic of the mental lexicon according to the text?
- Contains only semantic information about words
- Only focuses on sounds of words
- Excludes grammatical functions of words
- Includes sound, lexical structure, grammatical function, semantic, and pragmatic information of words (correct)
Which aspect of grammar is highlighted as unconscious rules acquired during childhood in the text?
Which aspect of grammar is highlighted as unconscious rules acquired during childhood in the text?
In the context of language, what does 'Discreteness' refer to based on the text?
In the context of language, what does 'Discreteness' refer to based on the text?
According to the passage, what is the main feature of the human language faculty?
According to the passage, what is the main feature of the human language faculty?
What is the role of the Universal Grammar (UG) in language acquisition according to the passage?
What is the role of the Universal Grammar (UG) in language acquisition according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the different types of aphasia described in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the different types of aphasia described in the passage?
What is the main implication of the critical period hypothesis for language acquisition?
What is the main implication of the critical period hypothesis for language acquisition?
What is the main insight from Saussure's perspective on the relationship between language, thought, and culture?
What is the main insight from Saussure's perspective on the relationship between language, thought, and culture?
