The study of language development over a period of time is generally termed as _____________ linguistics.
A: applied
B: diachronic
C: comparative
D: synchronic
A: applied
B: diachronic
C: comparative
D: synchronic
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- 中国大学MOOC: The study of language development over a period of time is generally termed as _____________ linguistics.
- The study of language as it changes through time is a ________. A: historical B: synchronic C: descriptive D: diachronic
- If a study focuses on Shakespearean language, it is _______ study. A: diachronic B: synchronic C: systematic D: pragmatic
- Which of the following is the study of language and social classes, ethnic groups and genders? A: Psycholinguistics B: Comparative linguistics C: Sociolinguistics D: Educational Linguistics
- The study of a language through the course of its history is called A: [A] Perspective study. B: [B] Descriptive study. C: [C] Synchronic study. D: [D] Diachronic study.