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Language Contact: Syntax and Language Contact

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What is the term for the process by which two languages influence each other's syntax?

  1. Language convergence

  2. Language divergence

  3. Language contact

  4. Language transfer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language contact is the process by which two languages influence each other's syntax, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of language convergence?

  1. The development of similar grammatical structures in two unrelated languages

  2. The borrowing of words from one language into another

  3. The loss of grammatical features in a language

  4. The development of new grammatical features in a language


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language convergence is the process by which two languages develop similar grammatical structures, even though they are not related.

Which of the following is an example of language divergence?

  1. The development of different grammatical structures in two related languages

  2. The borrowing of words from one language into another

  3. The loss of grammatical features in a language

  4. The development of new grammatical features in a language


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language divergence is the process by which two related languages develop different grammatical structures.

What is the term for the transfer of grammatical features from one language to another?

  1. Language convergence

  2. Language divergence

  3. Language contact

  4. Language transfer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language transfer is the process by which grammatical features are transferred from one language to another.

Which of the following is an example of language transfer?

  1. The use of English grammar in Spanish

  2. The borrowing of words from English into Spanish

  3. The loss of grammatical features in Spanish

  4. The development of new grammatical features in Spanish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language transfer is the process by which grammatical features are transferred from one language to another. In this case, English grammar is being used in Spanish.

What are some of the factors that can contribute to language contact?

  1. Geographical proximity

  2. Political and economic ties

  3. Cultural exchange

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language contact can be caused by a variety of factors, including geographical proximity, political and economic ties, and cultural exchange.

What are some of the consequences of language contact?

  1. Language convergence

  2. Language divergence

  3. Language transfer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language contact can lead to a variety of consequences, including language convergence, language divergence, and language transfer.

How can language contact be studied?

  1. By comparing the grammars of two languages

  2. By studying the history of two languages

  3. By conducting surveys of speakers of two languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language contact can be studied by comparing the grammars of two languages, studying the history of two languages, and conducting surveys of speakers of two languages.

What are some of the challenges of studying language contact?

  1. The difficulty of finding two languages that have been in contact for a long period of time

  2. The difficulty of finding speakers of two languages who are fluent in both languages

  3. The difficulty of distinguishing between language contact and other factors that can influence language change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges associated with studying language contact, including the difficulty of finding two languages that have been in contact for a long period of time, the difficulty of finding speakers of two languages who are fluent in both languages, and the difficulty of distinguishing between language contact and other factors that can influence language change.

Despite the challenges, why is it important to study language contact?

  1. Because it can help us to understand how languages change

  2. Because it can help us to understand the relationship between language and culture

  3. Because it can help us to develop new methods for teaching and learning languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is important to study language contact because it can help us to understand how languages change, the relationship between language and culture, and new methods for teaching and learning languages.

What is the term for the process by which a language loses its grammatical features?

  1. Language simplification

  2. Language reduction

  3. Language attrition

  4. Language loss


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language attrition is the process by which a language loses its grammatical features.

Which of the following is an example of language attrition?

  1. The loss of grammatical features in English

  2. The borrowing of words from English into Spanish

  3. The development of new grammatical features in English

  4. The use of English grammar in Spanish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language attrition is the process by which a language loses its grammatical features. In this case, English is losing its grammatical features.

What are some of the factors that can contribute to language attrition?

  1. Language contact

  2. Language shift

  3. Language death

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language attrition can be caused by a variety of factors, including language contact, language shift, and language death.

What are some of the consequences of language attrition?

  1. The loss of cultural heritage

  2. The difficulty of communicating with other speakers of the language

  3. The loss of economic opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language attrition can have a number of consequences, including the loss of cultural heritage, the difficulty of communicating with other speakers of the language, and the loss of economic opportunities.

How can language attrition be prevented?

  1. By promoting the use of the language in education

  2. By promoting the use of the language in the media

  3. By promoting the use of the language in government

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language attrition can be prevented by promoting the use of the language in education, the media, and government.

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