#1
Which term refers to the study of how languages change over time?
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#2
What is the term for the distinct varieties of a language that result from geographical or social differences?
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#3
What linguistic term refers to the rules governing how words are formed from morphemes?
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#4
Which linguistic concept refers to the process of adding new words to a language?
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#5
Which linguistic field focuses on the sounds of speech, including their production, transmission, and reception?
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#6
What linguistic term refers to the study of the structure of words and word formation?
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#7
What is the term for a word or phrase that has the same meaning as another word or phrase?
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#8
Which linguistic theory emphasizes the influence of societal factors on language variation and change?
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#9
What is the term for the phenomenon where speakers unconsciously adjust their language to be more similar to their conversation partner?
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#10
What term describes the situation where a language ceases to be spoken over time?
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#11
Who proposed the theory of Universal Grammar, suggesting that humans are born with an innate knowledge of language structure?
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#12
Which linguistic theory proposes that language is acquired through imitation, reinforcement, and conditioning?
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#13
Which linguistic concept refers to the gradual loss of a first language due to lack of use?
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#14
What term describes the phenomenon where a speaker alternates between two or more languages within a single conversation?
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#15
Which linguistic concept refers to the mixing of languages, often occurring in bilingual or multilingual communities?
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#16
What is the term for the phenomenon where a word's meaning shifts over time, often resulting in a weakening or broadening of its original sense?
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