Sociolinguistics is the study of language in relation to society.

Chomsky defines “competence” as the ideal user’s k（）of the rules of his language.

The distinction between competence and performance was proposed by F. de Saussure.

Modern linguistics is mostly prescriptive, but sometimes descriptive.

Human capacity for language has a g（）basis, but the details of language have to be taught and learned.

The discipline that studies the rules governing the formation of words into permissible sentences in languages is called s（）

Language is a system of a（）vocal symbols used for human communication.

Syntax

Phonetics

Phonology