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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 structure of society.
B) The evolution of species.
C) The relationship between language and thought.
D) The history of linguistics.
  • 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) Are unable to learn complex structures.
D) Learn language purely from imitation.
  • 4. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?
A) Computational linguistics.
B) Generative linguistics.
C) Descriptive linguistics.
D) Structural linguistics.
  • 5. In 'Language And Mind', Chomsky discusses the concept of:
A) Descriptive linguistics.
B) Comparative linguistics.
C) Historical linguistics.
D) Generative grammar.
  • 6. The term 'performance' in Chomsky's work refers to:
A) The actual use of language.
B) The study of phonetics.
C) Social aspects of communication.
D) The ability to write.
  • 7. Chomsky's notion of 'competence' describes:
A) The social functions of language.
B) A speaker's knowledge of their language.
C) The emotional impact of language.
D) The historical changes in languages.
  • 8. Chomsky believes that the study of language must include:
A) Only historical context.
B) Cognitive processes.
C) Statistical analysis of languages.
D) Ethnographic studies.
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