Language is p（）in that it makes possible the construction and interpretation of new signals by its users. In other words, they can produce and understand an infinitely large number of sentences which they have never heard before.

Langue refers to the a（）linguistic system shared by all the members of a speech community while the parole is the concrete use of the conventions and application of the rules.

Phonetics is different from phonology in that the latter studies the combinations of the sounds to convey meaning in communication.

A diachronic study of language is the description of language at some point in time.

The study of meaning in language is known as semantics.

General linguistics is generally the study of language as a whole.

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

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

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

Pragmatics