English Language 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LanguageInvestigating languageA2/A-levelAQA Created by: mollymoorishCreated on: 15-05-17 09:44 What year was Samuel Johnson's dictionary published? 1755 1 of 9 What theory did Hockett come up with? Random fluctuation theory 2 of 9 Is Robert Lowth prescriptivist or descriptivist? prescriptivist 3 of 9 What was Milroy's main argument against the Golden Age? English was only standardised in 1755 4 of 9 Who helped contribute to the standardisation of grammar? Lowth 5 of 9 Is Lynn Truss prescriptivist or descriptivist? Prescriptivist 6 of 9 Who argues against the idea that language change causes confusion? Trudgill 7 of 9 When did William Caxton establish the printing press, first initiating standardisation. 1476 8 of 9 Who links language and thought? Sapir-Whorf 9 of 9
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