According to the principle of linguistic relativity, all languages and dialects are equally effective as systems of communication
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: True
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a. child's father b. child's mother c. child's maternal uncle d. child's maternal aunt
The systematic identification and description of distinctive speech sounds in a language is called:
a. grammar. b. morphology. c. linguistics. d. phonetics. e. phonemes.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly __________ of people who spoke a language other than English at home also spoke English well
a. 25 percent b. 90 percent c. 78 percent d. 60 percent
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of rituals?
a. Rituals include symbolic objects, language and behavior. b. Rituals are used for a wide variety of purposes cross-culturally. c. Rituals are meant to influence spiritual powers. d. Rituals are conducted differently each time they are undertaken.