Language And Mind by Noam Chomsky

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

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

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

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

3. Chomsky's theory suggests that children:

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

4. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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