Language And Mind by Noam Chomsky

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

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

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

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

3. Chomsky's theory suggests that children:

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

8. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?

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

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