Linguistics and Corpus Quiz

What is the definition of a resource?

• A collection of linguistic data

• A collection of computer programs

• A necessary medium for one's profession

• A supply or source of aid or support

Which of the following is considered hardware?

• Instructions for telling a computer what to do

• Collection of computer programs

• Keyboard

• Collection of linguistic data

What is the main difference between hardware and software?

• Software is a source of support

• Hardware is intangible

• Software is physical elements

• Hardware cannot be touched

What is the study of language known as?

• Linguistics

• Hardware vs. Software

• Computation linguistics

• Linguistic corpus

What is the purpose of a linguistic corpus?

• To make judgments about expressions

• To provide instructions for a computer

• To store and recall information

• To invent examples for linguistic analysis

What is one of the strengths of corpus data?

• It is theoretical

• It is empirical and attested

• It is subjective

• It is based on intuition

What is computational linguistics focused on?

• Working with structured data

• Working with hardware

• Working with linguistic intuition

• Working with physical elements

Is corpus linguistics an independent branch of linguistics?

• It is a branch of semantics

• It is a branch of syntax

• No, it is a methodology

• Yes, it is an independent branch

Why is corpus data more comprehensive and balanced?

• Because it is based on intuition

• Because it is subjective

• Because it is theoretical

• Because it pools together the intuition of many speakers

What is the main difference between corpora and institutions?

• Corpora and institutions corroborate each other

• Corpora are antagonistic

• Corpora are not complementary

• Corpora are not always available to be consulted