Competence: refers to the linguistic knowledge of native speakers, ------------------ function of the mind that allows individuals to generate the infinite (unlimited) set of grammatical sentences that constitutes their language.
innate (inherent) biological
unconscious knowledge
internalized grammar
implicit (hidden/unseen) knowledge
linguistic competence is the ----------------that native speakers share of their native language.
innate (inherent) biological
unconscious knowledge
internalized grammar
implicit (hidden/unseen) knowledge
compentence is the speaker's -----------------which enables him/her to speak and understand language
innate (inherent) biological
unconscious knowledge
internalized grammar
implicit (hidden/unseen) knowledge
It is the speaker’s ----------------------of the rules of his language;
innate (inherent) biological
unconscious knowledge
internalized grammar
implicit (hidden/unseen) knowledge