In contrast with historical linguistics, descriptive linguistics _______________.
A. attempts to explain the features of a particular language at one time in its history
B. attempts to construct a language’s historical development
C. investigates relationships between earlier and later forms of the same language
D. attempts to date the divergence of two languages from a common protolanguage using glottochronology
Answer: A. attempts to explain the features of a particular language at one time in its history
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A) they have the major responsibility for herding in the stock camps. B) they are circumcised as a group. C) they may not eat food that has been seen by women. D) they are forbidden to milk camels. E) all of the above.
The beliefs about language, what constitutes a language, and what is acceptable or appropriate language use are known as ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Anthropologists usually only need a Master's degree in order to work as a professional in their field
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
By the end of the nineteenth century, the Native American population of the United States was approximately __________
a. 1.2 million b. 700,000 c. 400,000 d. 250,000