Language Contact: Structural Convergence and Divergence
Description: Test your knowledge on the concepts of structural convergence and divergence in language contact. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: language contact structural convergence structural divergence language change |
What is the term used to describe the process by which two or more languages become more similar in structure over time?
Which of the following is an example of structural convergence?
What is the term used to describe the process by which two or more languages become more different in structure over time?
Which of the following is an example of structural divergence?
What are some of the factors that can contribute to structural convergence?
What are some of the factors that can contribute to structural divergence?
Can structural convergence and structural divergence occur simultaneously?
What are some of the implications of structural convergence for language learners?
What are some of the implications of structural divergence for language learners?
Can structural convergence and structural divergence lead to the formation of new languages?
What is a Sprachbund?
Which of the following is an example of a Sprachbund?
What is the difference between structural convergence and language assimilation?
What is the difference between structural divergence and language split?
Can structural convergence and structural divergence occur in the same language?