Question

Which one of the following statements about linguistic anthropology is INCORRECT?

	a.	In its early years linguistic anthropology emphasized the documentation of languages of cultures under enthnographic study.
	b.	Historical linguistics is primarily interested in discovering the rules of language such as grammar and syntax.
	c.	Some linguistic anthropologists are interested in studying the social and cultural contexts of a language.
	d.	Complex ideas and practices integral to a culture's survival can be reflected in language.

Answer 1

linguistic anthropology: which means how the language influences social life is known as linguistic anthropology.

• Yes ,

In its early years linguistic anthropology emphasized the documentation of languages of cultures under enthnographic study. yes .Historical linguistics is primarily interested in discovering the rules of language such as grammar and syntax No. Some linguistic anthropologists are interested in studying the social and cultural contexts of a language. Yes , Complex ideas and practices integral to a culture's survival can be reflected in language.