Explore the World of Language: Acquisition, Comprehension, and Production

Question 1

According to Chomsky's theory, what is the primary mechanism that enables language acquisition?

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Universal Grammar

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Phonological Loop

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Language Experience Module

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Artificial Grammar

Question 2

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of sentences that are considered ungrammatical?

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They violate established rules of grammar.

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They are challenging to comprehend due to structural flaws.

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They contain errors in pronunciation that hinder understanding.

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They are inherently ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations.

Question 3

In the process of speech production, what is the term for the stage where words are selected and arranged in a meaningful order?

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Formulation

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Conceptualization

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Articulation

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Monitoring

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered a component of pragmatic competence, the ability to use language effectively in social contexts?

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Pronouncing words correctly

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Understanding social norms and conventions

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Adapting language to different social situations

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Interpreting implied meanings and unspoken cues

Question 5

Which brain region is primarily associated with the production of speech?

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Broca's area

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Wernicke's area

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Hippocampus

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Cerebellum

Question 6

What is the term for the study of the internal structure of words and their formation?

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Morphology

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Phonology

Question 7

According to the nativist theory of language acquisition, what is the primary factor that enables humans to acquire language?

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An innate language acquisition device (LAD)

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Environmental factors and imitation

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Cognitive processes and mental development

Question 8

According to the nativist perspective on language acquisition, what primary factor contributes to a child's ability to acquire language?

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Innate language-learning capacity

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Immersion in the language environment

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Explicit instruction in grammatical rules

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Cognitive development

Question 9

In linguistics, what term represents the mental representation of speech sounds in a particular language?

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Phoneme

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Morpheme

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Syntax

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Semantics

Question 10

What is the term for the set of implicit rules that native speakers unconsciously follow when producing language?

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Grammar

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Pragmatics

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Semantics

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Discourse analysis

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a discourse marker?

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However

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/s/

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/t/

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Dog

Question 12

What field of linguistics focuses on the social and cultural aspects of language use?

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Pragmatics

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Morphology

Question 13

What term describes the ability to produce language spontaneously and fluently?

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Fluency

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Conversation

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Discourse

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Syntax

Question 14

In linguistics, what term represents the mental representation of meaning in a language?

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Morphology

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Pragmatics

Question 15

Which theory emphasizes that children learn language primarily through imitation and reinforcement from caregivers?

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Behaviourist Theory

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Nativist Theory

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Interactionist Theory

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Cognitive Theory

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a key process in language acquisition?

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Reasoning

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Immersion

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Interaction

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Phonology

Question 17

The ability to understand and interpret language is termed as:

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Language comprehension

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Language production

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Language acquisition

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Language structure

Question 18

Which theory of language acquisition emphasizes the role of inborn linguistic abilities?

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Nativism

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Behaviorism

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Cognitivist

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Constructivism

Question 19

The systematic arrangement of sounds in a language is known as:

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Phonology

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Syntax

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Morphology

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Semantics

Question 20

The ability to create unique utterances is referred to as:

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Productivity

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Creativity

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Fluency

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Accuracy

Question 21

The use of language for social interaction is termed as:

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Pragmatics

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Phonology

Question 22

The ability to comprehend the meaning conveyed by language is referred to as:

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Language comprehension

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Language production

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Language fluency

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Language analysis

Question 23

Which brain regions play a crucial role in processing language?

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Wernicke's and Broca's areas

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Hippocampus and amygdala

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Cerebellum and brainstem

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Frontal and temporal lobes

Question 24

The active process of conveying a message through language is known as:

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Production

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Encoding

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Decoding

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Articulation

Question 25

The theory proposing an innate predisposition for language acquisition in humans is called:

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Nativist theory

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Empiricist theory

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Interactionist theory

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Cognitive theory

Question 26

Which of the following is **NOT** a stage in the language acquisition process as proposed by Krashen's Input Hypothesis?

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Fluency

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Pre-production

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Production

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Comprehension

Question 27

Which theory of language comprehension emphasizes the active role of the listener in constructing meaning from language?

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Interactive processing theory

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Bottom-up processing theory

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Top-down processing theory

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Generative grammar theory

Question 28

What is the term for the systematic and rule-based combination of words to create meaningful sentences?

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

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Discourse analysis

Question 29

Which of the following is **NOT** a key feature of the pre-linguistic stage of language development in infants?

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Understanding of complex sentences

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Use of single words

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Production of non-word vocalizations (babbling)

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Ability to communicate simple messages

Question 30

What is the term for the process of breaking down speech into smaller units of sound?

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Segmentation

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Categorization

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Assimilation

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Accommodation

Question 31

What is the primary role of comprehension monitoring in language comprehension?

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Verifying comprehension of incoming language

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Translating spoken language into mental representations

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Using gestures to enhance communication

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Using context to infer meaning

Question 32

Which brain region is specifically associated with speech production?

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Broca's area

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Wernicke's area

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

Question 33

Which of the following accurately describes a key characteristic of pragmatics in language use?

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Using language effectively in social contexts

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Understanding the literal meaning of words and phrases

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Following grammatical rules for constructing sentences

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Acquiring language through exposure and interaction

Question 34

According to the Whorfian hypothesis, what is the relationship between language and our perception of reality?

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Language influences how we perceive and categorize the world

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Perception dictates the language we use

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Language and perception are completely independent of each other

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Language has no impact on our understanding of reality

Question 35

What is the term for the study of language across different cultures?

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Sociolinguistics

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Psycholinguistics

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Neurolinguistics

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Pragmatics

Question 36

What is the focus of discourse analysis in language study?

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Examining conversational interactions

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Analyzing the structure of individual sentences

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Investigating language processing in the brain

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Studying language acquisition in children

Question 37

In language processing, which brain hemisphere is primarily responsible for understanding and producing language?

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Left hemisphere

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Right hemisphere

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Both hemispheres equally

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Neither hemisphere

Question 38

Which of the following is **not** a core subfield of linguistics?

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Computer Science

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Phonology

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Morphology

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Syntax

Question 39

Which theory emphasizes the crucial role of social interactions in language development?

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Social interactionist theory

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Cognitive theory

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Behaviorist theory

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Nativist theory

Question 40

What term refers to the mental representation of the meaning behind words and sentences in a language?

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Semantics

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Phonetics

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Syntax

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Pragmatics

Question 41

Which linguistic concept deals with the practical, real-world use of language in social situations?

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Pragmatics

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Semantics

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Syntax

Question 42

In a business meeting, a manager uses formal language and avoids slang or colloquialisms. Which of the following factors influences this language choice?

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The need to maintain a professional and respectful tone

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The concern about being criticized by colleagues

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The desire to assert authority

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The limited vocabulary

Question 43

Which theory of language acquisition posits that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language?

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Chomsky's Universal Grammar Theory

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Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory

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Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory

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Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory

Question 44

What is the process of retrieving words and concepts from long-term memory during speaking or writing referred to as?

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Word Retrieval

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Semantic Encoding

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Grammatical Analysis

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Phonemic Decoding

Question 45

Which region of the brain is primarily involved in comprehending and interpreting language?

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Wernicke's Area

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Broca's Area

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Hippocampus

Question 46

What is the term for the systematic set of rules that govern the structure and meaning of a language?

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Grammar

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Discourse

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Semantics

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Syntax

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of language comprehension?

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Cultural Context

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Semantic Integration

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Syntactic Processing

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Inference Generation

Question 48

What is the ability to use language effectively in different social situations referred to as?

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Pragmatic Competence

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Syntactic Competence

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Semantic Competence

Question 49

Which of the following is a key element in language development during childhood?

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Exposure to Language Input

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Formal Instruction Only

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Innate Language Faculty Alone

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Cognitive Maturation Without Social Interaction

Question 50

What is the term for the smallest distinctive unit of sound in a language?

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Phoneme

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Sememe

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Morpheme

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Grapheme

Question 51

Which type of speech disorder is characterized by difficulty in producing speech sounds accurately?

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Articulation Disorder

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Dyslexia

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Stuttering

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Aphasia

Question 52

What is the term for the use of language to persuade, influence, or motivate an audience?

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Rhetoric

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

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Discourse Analysis