What is the focus of linguistics as a discipline?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The study of animal communication systems
The focus on human language
The study of physical sounds in speech
The comparative study of ancient texts
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Which term describes the systematic analysis and description of a language's sound system and grammar?
Phonology
Morphology
Descriptive linguistics
Syntax
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What does morphology in linguistics refer to?
The pattern of word order in sentences
The study of language change and diffusion
The structure of words and word formation in a language
The systematic pattern of sounds in a language
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary concern of sociolinguistics?
The comparative study of ancient languages
The pattern of word order in sentences
The study of how sociocultural context and norms shape language use
The analysis of language's sound systems
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are signs in the context of language?
The structure of words and their formation
Words or objects that stand for something else, conveying meaning
The systematic pattern of sounds
Historical changes in language
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the concept of "linguistic relativity" suggest about language and perception?
It suggests that language restricts thought and perception completely.
It suggests that people speaking different languages perceive the world differently due to linguistic differences.
It suggests that all people perceive the world in the same way regardless of language.
It suggests that language has no impact on perception or thought.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is "Ethnoscience" primarily concerned with?
The study of ethnic groups and their languages.
The study of traditional ecological knowledge.
The study of how people classify things in the world, usually by considering some range or set of meanings.
The study of ancient civilizations and their sciences.
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