Language And Mind by Noam Chomsky

1. What is the main focus of Chomsky's work in 'Language And Mind'?

A) The evolution of species.
B) The structure of society.
C) The relationship between language and thought.
D) The history of linguistics.

2. What concept does Chomsky introduce to explain the innate ability to learn language?

A) Cognitive linguistics.
B) Universal grammar.
C) Behaviorism.
D) Pragmatics.

3. Chomsky's theory suggests that children:

A) Do not require social interaction.
B) Have an innate capacity for language.
C) Learn language purely from imitation.
D) Are unable to learn complex structures.

4. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?

A) Generative linguistics.
B) Computational linguistics.
C) Structural linguistics.
D) Descriptive linguistics.

5. In 'Language And Mind', Chomsky discusses the concept of:

A) Historical linguistics.
B) Descriptive linguistics.
C) Generative grammar.
D) Comparative linguistics.

6. The term 'performance' in Chomsky's work refers to:

A) Social aspects of communication.
B) The ability to write.
C) The actual use of language.
D) The study of phonetics.

7. Chomsky's notion of 'competence' describes:

A) A speaker's knowledge of their language.
B) The social functions of language.
C) The emotional impact of language.
D) The historical changes in languages.

8. Chomsky believes that the study of language must include:

A) Only historical context.
B) Ethnographic studies.
C) Cognitive processes.
D) Statistical analysis of languages.

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