What do linguists mean when they refer to grammar?

A) unconscious principles that predict how most people talk
B) prescriptive rules that people are supposed to follow when speaking
C) geographical variation within a single language
D) traits in a person’s speech that serve as clues to their education and status


A) unconscious principles that predict how most people talk

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What did anthropologists Horst and Miller find to be the primary uses of cell phones among Jamaicans?

What will be an ideal response?

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The behavioral favoring of one's close genetic relatives is known as:

A. assortative mating. B. independent assortment. C. natural selection. D. kin selection.

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Why is global warming of interest to the topic of social problems?

A) It is influenced at least partially by human actions, and may cause storms and floods. B) It is a controversial topic that causes social discord. C) It is a natural process that may cause human suffering. D) It is entirely caused by human actions and disproportionately affects poor nations.

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