Question

Who developed Functional Grammar and in which year?

• A. Noam Chomsky, 1985
• B. Ferdinand de Saussure, 1980
• C. Michael Halliday, 1985
• D. Steven Pinker, 1995

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Michael Halliday, 1985

• Functional grammar was developed by Halliday in 1985. Functional grammar is more sociological in orientation.
• Noam Chomsky is known for his work in generative grammar, but he did not develop Functional Grammar.
• Ferdinand de Saussure is recognized for his contributions to structuralism and semiotics. 
• Steven Pinker is a cognitive scientist and linguist.