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The Nature and Origin of Human Language test Flashcards

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is communication using symbols and/or words

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LANGUAGE

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there are two forms of language written and oral. which came first?

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ORAL

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Three elements that all languages have in common are: 1

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PHONETICS

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Three elements that all languages have in common are: 2

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VOCABULARY

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Three elements that all languages have in common are: 3

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STRUCTURE

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LACK OF BRAIN POWER

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LACK OF BRAIN POWER

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LACK OF VOCABULARY

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LACK OF VOCABULARY

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LEARNED

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LEARNED

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PHONETICS

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PHONETICS

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CREATIVITY

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CREATIVITY

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SPACE AND TIME

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SPACE AND TIME

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ENGLISH

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ENGLISH

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LIVING LANGUAGE

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LIVING LANGUAGE

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IT IS ALWAYS CHANGING

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IT IS ALWAYS CHANGING

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INDO-EUROPEAN

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INDO-EUROPEAN

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ANGLO-SAXON

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ANGLO-SAXON

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MIDDLE ENGLISH

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MIDDLE ENGLISH

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MODERN ENGLISH

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CAEDMON’S HYMN

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THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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ENGLAND’S EXISTENCE AS A NATION

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THE SUTTON HOO

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THE ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS

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THE ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS

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Animals do not have a language because of 1.

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LACK OF BRAIN POWER

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Animals do not have a language because of 1.

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LACK OF BRAIN POWER

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Animals do not have a language because of 2.

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LACK OF VOCABULARY

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Animals do not have a language because of 2.

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LACK OF VOCABULARY

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are:1

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 1.

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 1.

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 2.

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The most widely spoken language on Earth is

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The most widely spoken language on Earth is

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 4.

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SPACE AND TIME

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 3.

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CREATIVITY

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English is a

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LIVING LANGUAGE

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English is a living language because

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IT IS ALWAYS CHANGING

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English is a living language because

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IT IS ALWAYS CHANGING

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Most modern languages are branches of

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INDO-EUROPEAN

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Most modern languages are branches of

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INDO-EUROPEAN

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The three historical divisions of the English language are

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ANGLO-SAXON

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The three historical divisions of the English language are

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ANGLO-SAXON

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The three historical divisions of the English language are

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MIDDLE ENGLISH

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The three historical divisions of the English language are

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MIDDLE ENGLISH

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 3.

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MODERN ENGLISH

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 2.

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MIDDLE ENGLISH

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 1.

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ANGLO-SAXON

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 1.

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ANGLO-SAXON

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was written between A. D. 657-680

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CAEDMON’S HYMN

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was written between A. D. 657-680

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CAEDMON’S HYMN

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A. D. 450 was the beginning of 1.

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THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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A. D. 450 was the beginning of 2.

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ENGLAND’S EXISTENCE AS A NATION

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An important archaeological discovery that was made in 1939 and proved speculations that had been made about the Anglo-Saxons in

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THE SUTTON HOO

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An important archaeological discovery that was made in 1939 and proved speculations that had been made about the Anglo-Saxons in

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THE SUTTON HOO

62
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The most widely spoken language on Earth is

62
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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 3.

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CREATIVITY

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English is a

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LIVING LANGUAGE

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Most modern languages are branches of

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INDO-EUROPEAN

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A. D. 450 was the beginning of 1.

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THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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Animals do not have a language because of 1.

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LACK OF BRAIN POWER

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 1.

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 4.

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SPACE AND TIME

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Four aspects of human language which make it different from the communication systems of other animals are 2.

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Animals do not have a language because of 2.

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LACK OF VOCABULARY

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English is a living language because

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IT IS ALWAYS CHANGING

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 2.

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MIDDLE ENGLISH

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was written between A. D. 657-680

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CAEDMON’S HYMN

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An important archaeological discovery that was made in 1939 and proved speculations that had been made about the Anglo-Saxons in

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THE SUTTON HOO

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 1.

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ANGLO-SAXON

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The three historical divisions of the English language are 3.

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MODERN ENGLISH

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A. D. 450 was the beginning of 2.

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ENGLAND’S EXISTENCE AS A NATION

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Are beautifully illustrated books with gold leaf and detailed graphics

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THE ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS

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