Introduction to Languages
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Suzanne Knight
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a primary reason for the divergence of languages over centuries?
Intentional creation of new languages by leaders.
Isolation of groups and adaptation to different environments and neighbors.
Random mutations in speech patterns over time.
The influence of written language on spoken dialects.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a group of languages related by a common ancestor called?
A linguistic branch
A proto-language
A language family
A dialect group
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which linguistic features are considered most reliable for determining if languages are related?
Similar-sounding words and borrowed terms.
Grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary like pronouns and kinship terms.
The number of speakers and geographical proximity.
The presence of written records and historical documents.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge in classifying languages and dialects?
The lack of linguists available to study all languages.
The difficulty in translating between different language systems.
The arbitrary nature of distinguishing between a dialect and a separate language, often influenced by political factors.
The rapid rate at which new languages are being created.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary challenge in tracing language relationships back to very ancient common ancestors?
The increasing number of new languages being discovered.
The lack of sufficient evidence for languages further back in time.
The difficulty in finding native speakers of ancient languages.
The influence of modern technology on language evolution.
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