Question

In Saussurean linguistics, langue is comparable to:

• A. Grammar rules in a language textbook
• B. An individual’s speech habits
• C. Dialectal variations in a language
• D. Mispronunciations and errors in speech

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Grammar rules in a language textbook

In Saussurean linguistics, langue is comparable to grammar rules in a language textbook because langue refers to the structured system of language, including its rules, conventions, and structures that exist independently of individual speech acts.