What Do Linguists Mean When They Refer to Grammar

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

Identify the key stages of prenatal development and understand the significance of each stage.

Understand the role of sex chromosomes in determining biological sex.

Grasp the concept of gene expression and how it varies in different cells.

Acknowledge the impact of epigenetic changes on physical and psychological characteristics.

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Definitions:

Second Stage

This term may refer to a phase in a sequential process where certain developments or actions take place, building upon the initial stage.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body has to stress, proposed by Hans Selye.

Chronic Stressor

A persistent source of stress that continues over an extended period, potentially leading to long-term health and psychological issues.

Discriminated Against

Treated unjustly or unfavorably on the basis of certain characteristics, such as race, age, gender, or disability.