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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 relationship between language and thought.
B) The structure of society.
C) The history of linguistics.
D) The evolution of species.
  • 2. What concept does Chomsky introduce to explain the innate ability to learn language?
A) Cognitive linguistics.
B) Behaviorism.
C) Universal grammar.
D) Pragmatics.
  • 3. Chomsky's theory suggests that children:
A) Do not require social interaction.
B) Learn language purely from imitation.
C) Are unable to learn complex structures.
D) Have an innate capacity for language.
  • 4. In 'Language And Mind', Chomsky discusses the concept of:
A) Descriptive linguistics.
B) Generative grammar.
C) Historical linguistics.
D) Comparative 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) A speaker's knowledge of their language.
C) The social functions of language.
D) The emotional impact of language.
  • 7. Chomsky believes that the study of language must include:
A) Cognitive processes.
B) Statistical analysis of languages.
C) Only historical context.
D) Ethnographic studies.
  • 8. Chomsky is associated with which type of linguistics?
A) Generative linguistics.
B) Computational linguistics.
C) Structural linguistics.
D) Descriptive linguistics.
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