The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language
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The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language is a collection of witty, critical essays by linguist Geoffrey Pullum that debunks popular myths and misconceptions about language and linguistics.
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Target entity: The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language Context triple: [Geoffrey Pullum, notableWork, The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language]
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Treatise on the Origin of Language
Treatise on the Origin of Language is an influential 18th-century philosophical work that explores the natural, cultural, and historical origins of human language.
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A Book of Human Language
A Book of Human Language is a critically acclaimed 1997 hip-hop album by Los Angeles rapper Aceyalone, known for its complex lyricism and experimental, jazz-influenced production.
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On the Origin of Language
On the Origin of Language is a 19th-century work by philologist Hensleigh Wedgwood that explores the origins and development of human speech and linguistic forms.
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On Language
On Language is a popular collection of William Safire’s witty and insightful columns exploring usage, grammar, and the evolution of the English language.
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The History of Language
The History of Language is a scholarly work by philologist Henry Sweet that examines the development, structure, and evolution of human languages over time.
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Target entity: The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language Target entity description: The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language is a collection of witty, critical essays by linguist Geoffrey Pullum that debunks popular myths and misconceptions about language and linguistics.
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A.
Treatise on the Origin of Language
Treatise on the Origin of Language is an influential 18th-century philosophical work that explores the natural, cultural, and historical origins of human language.
-
B.
A Book of Human Language
A Book of Human Language is a critically acclaimed 1997 hip-hop album by Los Angeles rapper Aceyalone, known for its complex lyricism and experimental, jazz-influenced production.
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C.
On the Origin of Language
On the Origin of Language is a 19th-century work by philologist Hensleigh Wedgwood that explores the origins and development of human speech and linguistic forms.
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D.
On Language
On Language is a popular collection of William Safire’s witty and insightful columns exploring usage, grammar, and the evolution of the English language.
-
E.
The History of Language
The History of Language is a scholarly work by philologist Henry Sweet that examines the development, structure, and evolution of human languages over time.
- F. None of above. chosen
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Geoffrey Pullum
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