Language and thinking
Can we think without language?
Most linguists say thinking it strongly connected to language
Я не видел ничего подобного раньше.
I have never seen anything like this before.
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What ''deadline'' mean?
Final time yo submit something.
What is a sentence?
A complete thought with subject and predicate.
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What does Morphology study?
The structure of words.
What is ''small talk''?
Light casual conversation.
Why is English word order important?
Because meaning changes with position.
Why is language called a system?
Because its elements are organized and interconnected.
Если бы я был на твоем месте, я бы отказался.
If I were you, I would refuse.
What is a derivational affix?
Affix that creates a new word.( happy- happiness)
Why do English speakers use fillers like ''well'', ''you know''?
To gain thinking time and make speech natural.
What is Gradual opposition?
Gradual opposition is a type of opposition where forms show different degrees of the same quality, for example: big-bigger-the biggest.
What is ambiguity in language?
When a sentence has more than one meaning.
Он сделал вид, будто не слышал вопроса, хотя прекрасно его понял.
He pretended not to hear the question, although he understood it perfectly.
Difference between inflection and derivation?
Inflection= grammar form, derivation=new word.
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What is the difference between transitive and Intransitive verb?
A transitive verb needs a direct object, while an intransitive verb does not take an object.
Explain: Times flies like an arrow.
It means time passes quickly.
Чем больше я об этом думаю, тем больше сомневаюсь.
The more I think about it, the more I doubt it.
What is suppletion? Give example.
Complete change of word form(go->went)
What does '' It's not my cup of tea" mean?
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