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Language And Mind by Noam Chomsky
Contributed by: Hewitt
  • 1. What is the main focus of Chomsky's work in 'Language And Mind'?
A) The history of linguistics.
B) The evolution of species.
C) The relationship between language and thought.
D) The structure of society.
  • 2. What concept does Chomsky introduce to explain the innate ability to learn language?
A) Pragmatics.
B) Cognitive linguistics.
C) Universal grammar.
D) Behaviorism.
  • 3. Chomsky's theory suggests that children:
A) Do not require social interaction.
B) Are unable to learn complex structures.
C) Have an innate capacity for language.
D) Learn language purely from imitation.
  • 4. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?
A) Generative linguistics.
B) Descriptive linguistics.
C) Structural linguistics.
D) Computational linguistics.
  • 5. In 'Language And Mind', Chomsky discusses the concept of:
A) Generative grammar.
B) Comparative linguistics.
C) Historical linguistics.
D) Descriptive linguistics.
  • 6. The term 'performance' in Chomsky's work refers to:
A) The actual use of language.
B) The study of phonetics.
C) The ability to write.
D) Social aspects of communication.
  • 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) Only historical context.
B) Cognitive processes.
C) Ethnographic studies.
D) Statistical analysis of languages.
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