LING-115 Midterm 1 2025/2026 Exam
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What does the Invariant System Hypothesis propose about language? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔A language is defined by having the same grammar and
vocabulary.
What is the Mutual Intelligibility Hypothesis? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A language
is defined by the ability of speakers to understand each other.
What is an example of a dialect that is not mutually intelligible with standard
English? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Geordie, spoken in Newcastle, Tyneside.
What is a dialect continuum? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A gradual shift in dialects
across regions, making it difficult to draw clear lines between languages.
,What does the term 'patois' refer to? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔An unwritten dialect
that is not standardized, often associated with folklore or songs.
What is the significance of lexico-statistics in determining language
relationships? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It analyzes cognates to assess mutual
intelligibility between varieties.
What is the role of a standard language? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It is promoted in
schools and used in high government offices, but is almost nonexistent in
everyday talk.
What is the difference between a regional dialect and a social dialect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔A regional dialect is defined by geographic location, while a
social dialect is influenced by social factors.
How does the course address the concept of language versus dialect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔It explores socio-political factors and how power dynamics
influence language classification.
What is the example given for the variety of expressions in Papua New
Guinea? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔There are 10 different varieties to say 'Give me
some betelnut to chew.'
, What is the takeaway regarding language identity from the course? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Prestige, power, and national identity often define what is
considered a language.
What does the phrase 'A language is a dialect with an army and a navy'
imply? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It suggests that the distinction between a language
and a dialect is often based on political power rather than linguistic
differences.
What is the significance of Scots in the context of language and dialect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Scots has a distinct history and unique vocabulary, but its
classification as a language or dialect is debated.
What is the impact of socio-political factors on language classification? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Language versus dialect distinctions can be arbitrary and
influenced by those in power.
What is a pidgin? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔An emergency language that arises in
contact situations, never a mother tongue, characterized by simple
grammar and limited vocabulary.
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Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Latest Update
What does the Invariant System Hypothesis propose about language? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔A language is defined by having the same grammar and
vocabulary.
What is the Mutual Intelligibility Hypothesis? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A language
is defined by the ability of speakers to understand each other.
What is an example of a dialect that is not mutually intelligible with standard
English? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Geordie, spoken in Newcastle, Tyneside.
What is a dialect continuum? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A gradual shift in dialects
across regions, making it difficult to draw clear lines between languages.
,What does the term 'patois' refer to? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔An unwritten dialect
that is not standardized, often associated with folklore or songs.
What is the significance of lexico-statistics in determining language
relationships? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It analyzes cognates to assess mutual
intelligibility between varieties.
What is the role of a standard language? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It is promoted in
schools and used in high government offices, but is almost nonexistent in
everyday talk.
What is the difference between a regional dialect and a social dialect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔A regional dialect is defined by geographic location, while a
social dialect is influenced by social factors.
How does the course address the concept of language versus dialect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔It explores socio-political factors and how power dynamics
influence language classification.
What is the example given for the variety of expressions in Papua New
Guinea? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔There are 10 different varieties to say 'Give me
some betelnut to chew.'
, What is the takeaway regarding language identity from the course? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Prestige, power, and national identity often define what is
considered a language.
What does the phrase 'A language is a dialect with an army and a navy'
imply? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔It suggests that the distinction between a language
and a dialect is often based on political power rather than linguistic
differences.
What is the significance of Scots in the context of language and dialect? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Scots has a distinct history and unique vocabulary, but its
classification as a language or dialect is debated.
What is the impact of socio-political factors on language classification? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Language versus dialect distinctions can be arbitrary and
influenced by those in power.
What is a pidgin? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔An emergency language that arises in
contact situations, never a mother tongue, characterized by simple
grammar and limited vocabulary.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
