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sam.t96

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Some linguists emphasize that language is basically different from other cognitive skills, and it also operates according to a different set of principles. According to this perspective, language is
 
  a. nested.
  b. pragmatic.
  c. lateralized.
  d. modular.

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In the sentence, Chris called up the psychology professor, what is the surface structure?
 
  a. Chris called professor.
  b. The psychology professor was called up by Chris.
  c. Chris called up the psychology professor.
  d. Chris (subject) called up (verb) the psychology professor (object).


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: d

Answer to Question 2

Ans: c


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Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
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