Language And Mind by Noam Chomsky

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

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

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

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

3. Chomsky's theory suggests that children:

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

4. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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