Multiple Choice
In the study of the structure of language, what is the term for the mental system that contains words stored in memory, each with a threshold for being activated?
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The Structure of Language
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The structures, rules, and techniques used to communicate meaning in language are called ____.
A
syntax
B
grammar
C
morphemes
D
phonemes
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Understand that the question is asking for the term that describes the overall system governing how meaning is communicated in language, including structures, rules, and techniques.
Recall that 'phonemes' are the smallest units of sound in a language, which do not carry meaning by themselves but distinguish words.
Recognize that 'morphemes' are the smallest units of meaning in a language, such as prefixes, suffixes, or root words.
Identify that 'syntax' refers specifically to the rules that govern the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.
Conclude that the term encompassing all these aspects—structures, rules, and techniques used to communicate meaning—is 'grammar'.
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