Theories of Language Change and Development
| Description: This quiz covers various theories and concepts related to language change and development. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: historical linguistics language evolution linguistic theories |
Which theory proposes that language change is driven by the need for communication efficiency?
What is the term for the process by which a language's sounds change over time?
According to the Neogrammarian Hypothesis, sound changes are:
What is the term for the process by which new words are formed in a language?
Which theory suggests that language change is driven by the need to express new ideas and concepts?
What is the term for the process by which words change their meaning over time?
According to the Diffusionist Theory, language change is primarily driven by:
What is the term for the process by which grammatical structures change over time?
Which theory proposes that language change is driven by the need to maintain social solidarity and group identity?
What is the term for the process by which grammatical morphemes change their form or function over time?
According to the Creolization Theory, language change is primarily driven by:
What is the term for the process by which words spread from one language to another?
Which theory proposes that language change is driven by the need to express emotions and personal experiences?
What is the term for the process by which languages diverge from a common ancestor?
According to the Convergence Theory, language change is primarily driven by: