The Study of Language

Question 1

Is the single human trait that marks us all genetically, setting us apart from the rest of life

Answer 1

Language

Question 2

We speak in patterns. It does not consist of just words. It is also composed of rules or patterns.

Answer 2

Language as a system/ language system

Question 3

In language, signs are what the system organizes. A sign is something that stands for something else- the word apple
stands for the actual fruit.

Answer 3

Language as a sign

Question 4

a system that can be expressed in many ways; however, the signs of language are basically vocal/ oral-aural, being sounds produced by the’ mouth and received by the ear.

Answer 4

Language as vocal

Question 5

All languages share certain natural, inherent, or universal features.

Answer 5

LANGUAGE AS CONVENTIONAL

Question 6

no other species makes use of a system of
sounds even remotely resembling ours.

Answer 6

Language as Human

Question 7

The purpose of language is to communicate.

Answer 7

Language as Communication

Question 8

is the variety of a language associated with a particular place, social level (standard, nonstandard), ethnic group, sex, age grade, and so on.

Answer 8

Dialect

Question 9

is the variety of a language used for a particular purpose.

Answer 9

Register

Question 10

The concept of an absolute and unwavering, presumably God-given standard of linguistic correctness is widespread, even among the educated.

Answer 10

LINGUISTIC CORRECTNESS

Question 11

this is the degree to which users of a language will judge an expression as OK or will let its use pass without noticing anything out of the ordinary.

Answer 11

acceptability