Which of the following is not a main branch of linguistics?

a. descriptive linguistics
b. historical linguistics
c. language in a cultural setting
d. gestural linguistics


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. gesture–call system b. conversational distance c. kinesics d. proxemics

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