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) Universal grammar.
C) Pragmatics.
D) Behaviorism.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?

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

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