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A: Duality in language refers to the organization of language at two levels or layers: a layer of
sounds and a layer of larger units.
Q: How does duality manifest in speech production?
A: In speech production, duality is observed through the ability to produce individual sounds
(such as 'n', 'b', 'i') that do not have intrinsic meaning. However, when these sounds are
combined in specific combinations (such as 'bin'), a new level emerges that produces a distinct
meaning different from other combinations (such as 'nib').
Q: What is the significance of duality in language?
A: Duality allows for the creation of a large number of distinct words with different meanings
using a limited set of distinct sounds.
Q: What is the relationship between sounds and meaning in duality?
A: In duality, individual sounds do not have inherent meanings, but when combined in specific
ways, they give rise to meaningful units or words.
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Q1: What is duality in language?
a) The organization of language at two levels or layers.
b) The ability to produce distinct sounds.
c) The relationship between sounds and meaning.
d) The creation of a large number of words with different meanings.
Answer: a) It allows for the creation of a large number of words with different meanings.
Q4: What is the relationship between sounds and meaning in duality?
a) Sounds have inherent meanings.
b) Sounds and meaning are unrelated.
c) Sounds and meaning are connected through distinct combinations.
d) Sounds and meaning are organized at two levels or layers.