Learning Language

Question 1

Research indicates that some animals, such as chimpanzees, have the ability to use language.

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T

Question 2

When a person’s first language affects the pronunciation and grammatical pattern of the second language, it is called __________.

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linguistic interference

Question 3

Primates are able to acquire language about as fast as speaking children can.

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F

Question 4

Code switching refers to the ability to alternate between languages in conversation.

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T

Question 5

Some researchers assert that the evolution of language is a result of natural selection.

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T

Question 6

The ability to alternate between languages during a conversation, such as, “I like los dulces,” is __________.

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code switching

Question 7

An individual who is bilingual is able to speak two different languages.

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T

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning bilingualism is not correct?

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Research indicates that bilingualism has serious negative effects on language development.

Question 9

Linguistic relativity is the hypothesis that an individual’s language __________.

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shapes and influences one’s thoughts

Question 10

Research done in Nicaragua suggests that language influences one’s ability to understand large numbers.

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T

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