Question

Linguistic competence refers to:

• A. A speaker’s knowledge of their language, including rules and structures
• B. The ability to perform well in a language test
• C. The variations in dialects and sociolects
• D. The study of phonetics and phonology

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A speaker’s knowledge of their language, including rules and structures

Linguistic competence is the ability to understand and use a language in different situations. It includes knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling.