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Language And Mind by Noam Chomsky - Quiz
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  • 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 structure of society.
D) The evolution of species.
  • 2. What concept does Chomsky introduce to explain the innate ability to learn language?
A) Pragmatics.
B) Universal grammar.
C) Behaviorism.
D) Cognitive linguistics.
  • 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) Descriptive linguistics.
B) Computational linguistics.
C) Structural linguistics.
D) Generative linguistics.
  • 5. In 'Language And Mind', Chomsky discusses the concept of:
A) Historical linguistics.
B) Generative grammar.
C) Comparative linguistics.
D) Descriptive linguistics.
  • 6. The term 'performance' in Chomsky's work refers to:
A) Social aspects of communication.
B) The actual use of language.
C) The study of phonetics.
D) The ability to write.
  • 7. Chomsky's notion of 'competence' describes:
A) The historical changes in languages.
B) The social functions of language.
C) The emotional impact of language.
D) A speaker's knowledge of their language.
  • 8. Chomsky believes that the study of language must include:
A) Ethnographic studies.
B) Only historical context.
C) Cognitive processes.
D) Statistical analysis of languages.
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