To Investigate the Focal Vocabulary of a Language in a Particular

question 53

Multiple Choice

To investigate the focal vocabulary of a language in a particular community, a linguistic anthropologist would most likely:

• A) search for genetic evidence for the origin of syntax and grammar among the current members of that community.
• B) seek to discover words that offer sophisticated ways to describe local cultural realities.
• C) set up experiments that show how that community uses language differently than others.
• D) focus on the dialects that are present within the group based on where they live.

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Definitions:

Port

A location on a coast or shore containing harbors where ships can dock and transfer people or cargo to or from land.

CIF

An international commercial term (Incoterm) meaning "Cost, Insurance, and Freight," indicating the seller must cover these costs to the point of destination specified.

Marine Insurance

Insurance coverage that protects against the loss or damage of ships, cargo, terminals, and any transport by which property is transferred, acquired, or held between the points of origin and final destination.

Port of Shipment

The port of shipment is the specific location where goods are loaded onto a shipping vessel for export.