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JMatthes

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For the anthropologist, who needs to learn and use a language in the field, the most useful approach to language learning is:
 
  a. generative grammar.
  b. descriptive grammar.
  c. introspective research .
  d. Chomsky's Language Acquisition Device.

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The type of tree diagram associated with generative grammar is ideal for
 
  a. illustrating the contrasting meanings of an ambiguous sentence.
  b. helping students become proficient communicators in a new language.
  c. demonstrating beyond all doubt the existence of a Language Acquisition Device.
  d. supporting the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.


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Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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