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    Chomsky often called as the father of?

    • Modern linguistics
    • Modern dialectics
    • Historical materialism
    • Thesis and antithesis
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Noam Chomsky is one of the widely popular academic figures. His work revolves around, philosophy, linguistic and other socio-political events. This quiz will provide you an in-depth knowledge about him and his widely popular works regarding the critics of capitalism and and imperialism. Chomsky is arguably one of the most cited authors alive. Take this informative quiz about his work and see how much you know about him and his work. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    According to Chomsky, the language developed in children due to

    • Innate ability of children

    • Social interactions of children

    • Due to social and political culture

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Innate ability of children
    Explanation
    Chomsky believes that the language development in children is primarily due to their innate ability. He argues that children are born with a language acquisition device, a biological predisposition that allows them to learn language effortlessly. This innate ability enables children to acquire and understand the complex rules of language, even without explicit instruction. Chomsky's theory emphasizes the role of nature rather than nurture in language development, suggesting that children have an inherent capacity for language learning.

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  • 3. 

    Who gave the concept of manufacturing consent?

    • JS Mill

    • Noam Chomsky

    • Karl Marx

    • Robert Dahl

    Correct Answer
    A. Noam Chomsky
    Explanation
    Noam Chomsky is the correct answer because he is widely credited with giving the concept of manufacturing consent. Chomsky, a linguist and political activist, argued that the mass media in democratic societies often serve as a propaganda system that manipulates public opinion and promotes the interests of the powerful. He co-authored the book "Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media" which delves into this concept and analyzes how media outlets shape public discourse and maintain the status quo. Chomsky's work has had a significant impact on media studies and political theory.

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  • 4. 

    Two of the most prominent structuralist linguists are: Ferdinand de Saussure, in European structuralism and Leonard Bloomfield, in American structuralism.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Ferdinand de Saussure and Leonard Bloomfield are indeed two of the most prominent structuralist linguists, with Saussure representing European structuralism and Bloomfield representing American structuralism. They both made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and their theories have had a lasting impact on the study of language structure.

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    What is the study of order and relationship of the words called?

    • Syntax

    • Rhetorics

    • Phonics

    • Grammar

    Correct Answer
    A. Syntax
    Explanation
    Syntax is the study of the order and relationship of words in a sentence. It focuses on the rules and principles that govern how words are combined to form meaningful sentences. Syntax examines the structure of sentences, including word order, sentence types, and the arrangement of phrases and clauses. Understanding syntax is crucial for understanding and producing grammatically correct sentences in a language. Rhetorics, phonics, and grammar are related to language study but do not specifically deal with the order and relationship of words like syntax does.

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  • 6. 

    Chomsky fame initially arose, however, from his work as a linguistic philosopher and his still controversial suggestion that the human brain is somehow equipped at birth with a _________________ out of which all human languages later develop.

    • Universal Grammar

    • Native Grammar

    • Ancient Grammar

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Universal Grammar
    Explanation
    Chomsky's initial fame came from his work as a linguistic philosopher. He proposed the concept of Universal Grammar, which suggests that the human brain has an innate structure or set of rules that serves as a foundation for the development of all human languages. This idea is still controversial and debated among linguists.

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  • 7. 

    Chomsky's linguistics is a "top down" approach. Which starts from?  syntax and competent speech   individual phonemes.

    • Syntax and competent speech

    • Individual phonemes

    • Both 1 and 2

    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer
    A. Syntax and competent speech
    Explanation
    Chomsky's linguistics is a "top down" approach, meaning it starts from syntax and competent speech. This approach focuses on the structure and rules of language, as well as the ability to use language effectively in communication. It considers how sentences are formed and how meaning is conveyed through language. By studying syntax and competent speech, Chomsky aims to understand the underlying principles and processes of language acquisition and use.

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  • 8. 

    He published Syntactic Structures a theory of...

    • Universal grammar

    • Generative grammar

    • Linguistic theory

    • Historical materialism

    Correct Answer
    A. Generative grammar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is generative grammar. This is because "Syntactic Structures" is a book written by Noam Chomsky, in which he introduces the concept of generative grammar. Generative grammar is a linguistic theory that aims to explain how sentences are generated in the human mind and how they can be transformed into different structures. Chomsky's theory of generative grammar revolutionized the field of linguistics and had a significant impact on our understanding of language acquisition and processing.

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  • 9. 

    American and European structuralism did not had the same objective : describe and classify linguistic units, though they do not share the same perspective.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that American and European structuralism did not have the same objective of describing and classifying linguistic units. However, it does not imply that they do not share the same perspective. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is not a book written by Chomsky?

    • On Palestine

    • Who rules the world

    • Multicultural Citizenship

    • How the world works

    Correct Answer
    A. Multicultural Citizenship
    Explanation
    Multicultural Citizenship is not a book written by Chomsky.

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