To Investigate the Focal Vocabulary of a Language in a Particular

question 40

Multiple Choice

To investigate the focal vocabulary of a language in a particular community, a linguistic anthropologist might:

• A) search for genetic evidence for the origin of syntax and grammar.
• B) try to discover words that offer sophisticated ways to describe local cultural realities.
• C) set up experiments that show how men and women use language differently.
• D) focus on the dialects that are present within the group.
• E) identify local customs that determine the meaning of body movements and gestures.

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