Question 1

Versions of a language with distinctive vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, which are spoken by particular groups of people within specific geographical regions, are called

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Dialects are variations of a language that have unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, typically associated with specific geographic regions or social groups.

Question 2

The study of the effects of language on human perceptions and behaviors is called

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Pragmatics is the branch of linguistics concerned with the ways in which language is used in context, including how people understand and produce language in their interactions with others, which directly relates to perceptions and behaviors.

Question 3

The smallest units of sound in a language are called

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another. Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning, pragmemes relate to practical aspects of language use, and chronemes are not a recognized term in linguistics related to sound units.

Question 4

To those who have never learned of the Internet, an attempt to translate the sentence "Tonight I'm going to surf the web" will likely have problems with_____________ equivalence.

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The answer of To those who have never learned of...

Question 5

The smallest units of meaning in a language are called

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Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language. They can be words themselves or parts of words, such as prefixes or suffixes, that alter the meaning of the word they are attached to.

Question 6

Which term refers to a specialized language that is used by a large group within a culture, such as a gang, to define their boundaries from others who are perceived as holding more powerful positions in society?

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Argot refers to the specialized language or slang used by specific groups, such as gangs or other subcultures, to create a sense of identity and differentiate themselves from more dominant or mainstream groups in society.

Question 7

Distinguishable marks of pronunciation are called

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Distinguishable marks of pronunciation are referred to as accents. Accents are variations in pronunciation that can occur regionally or socially.

Question 8

A verbal code is a set of rules about the use of words in the creation of

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A verbal code refers to the rules governing the use of words in communication, which applies to both spoken and written messages.

Question 9

According to the "firm" version of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, _________one's first language one's pattern of thinking.

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The "firm" version of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis posits that one's first language determines their pattern of thinking, suggesting a direct and defining influence on cognitive processes.

Question 10

The study of the rules that control the sequencing of words to form sentences is called

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Syntactics, or syntax, is the branch of linguistics that studies the rules that govern the structure of sentences, including how words are arranged to form coherent sentences.

Question 11

According to the "softer" version of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis,_______ one's first language one's pattern of thinking.

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The "softer" version of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests that one's first language shapes and influences their pattern of thinking, rather than determining it outright or having no effect.

Question 12

The study of the meaning of words is called

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Semantics is the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. It specifically focuses on the meanings of words, phrases, sentences, and texts.

Question 13

The rules of a language that tell speakers which sounds to use and how to order them are called

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Phonological rules are the guidelines in a language that dictate how sounds can be combined and pronounced to produce meaningful speech. These rules cover aspects such as how sounds change in different contexts, the permissible combinations of sounds, and the overall sound structure of words and sentences.

Question 14

For vocabulary equivalence, one should find words in the target language that have the same as the source language.

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For vocabulary equivalence, the primary goal is to find words in the target language that have the same meaning as those in the source language. This ensures that the translation accurately conveys the original message.

Question 15

Meanings that are more personal, emotionally charged, private, and specific to a particular person are called

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Connotative meanings are those that go beyond the dictionary definition (denotation) to include personal, emotional, and subjective interpretations of words.

Question 16

Translation refers to the

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Translation specifically involves interpreting the verbal signs of one language and expressing their meaning through the verbal signs of another language.

Question 17

Wittgenstein's statement that "the limits of my language are the limits of my world" would be true if one is

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Wittgenstein's statement implies that one's understanding and perception of the world are shaped by the language one knows. In all the given scenarios (A, B, C), the lack of knowledge in a specific language or terminology limits the individual's ability to fully engage, understand, or navigate those situations, thus illustrating Wittgenstein's point.

Question 18

The public, objective, and legal meanings of a word are called

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Denotative meanings refer to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, which is its public, objective, and legal meaning.

Question 19

Which of the following designates the five different but interrelated sets of rules that combine to create a verbal code?

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Phonology, morphology, semantics, syntactics, and pragmatics are the five key components of linguistic theory that together form the structure of a verbal code. Phonology deals with the sound system of a language, morphology with the structure of words, semantics with meaning, syntactics with sentence structure, and pragmatics with the use of language in context.

Question 20

Interpretation refers to the

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The answer of Interpretation refers to the
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Quiz 7: Verbal Intercultural Communication