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Question 1 of 20

1

Linguistics, the study of language, can include which of the following components?

Select one or more of the following:

  • phonetics

  • semantics

  • morphology

  • syntax

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

Which of the following is representative of syntax?

Select one of the following:

  • Subject+verb+object grammar rule

  • The shape of your lips while pronouncing letters

  • Critical period

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

The root word of the English term "running" is run. This sentence is an example of morphology.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

Which of the following are studied carefully in the branch of phonology?

Select one or more of the following:

  • nose cavity

  • lips

  • tongue

  • teeth

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Identify the unvoiced consonant in the word "five."

Select one of the following:

  • f

  • i

  • v

  • e

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

The voiced consonant are letters that vibrate the vocal cord.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

Identify the voiced consonant in the word "book."

Select one of the following:

  • b

  • o

  • k

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

Some alternate terms for AAVE are:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Ebonics

  • Black English Vernacular

  • Vernacular

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

Prescriptive grammar includes grammatical rules that should be used like descriptive grammar observes what is being said and in what manner.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

Which of the following is true of dialects?

Select one of the following:

  • Ethnic and social groups have no impact on dialects.

  • Romance languages can be considered dialects of the Norse language.

  • Different dialects under one central language can be easily comprehended.

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

Which of the following are considered to be vowels?

Select one or more of the following:

  • a,e,i,o,u

  • b,c,q,t,z

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

In order for a letter to be classified as a consonant, the letter must produce friction in the vocal cord.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

Which of the following can shape sociolinguistics?

Select one of the following:

  • Cultural norms, ethnicity, religion, education level

  • Sounds produced in the nose cavity, lips, and vocal cords

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

1

Which of the following is true of lexicon studies?

Select one or more of the following:

  • alphabet

  • vocabulary

  • grammatical rules

  • sounds formed in the mouth/vocal cords

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

The f in "fine" is an example of fricative as a friction sound is manufactured.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

Which of the following is true of the term "fricative"?

Select one of the following:

  • It impedes the airway in the vocal cord.

  • No friction is produced in the vocal cord.

  • All fricative letters are considered "voiceless."

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

1

Which of following are examples of affricates?

Select one or more of the following:

  • "Ch" in chain

  • "J" in jaguar

  • "O" in rod

  • "A" in hat

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

There are two types of liquids: vertical and nonvertical liquids.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Which body part does the air get pushed from while pronouncing nasals?

Select one of the following:

  • nose

  • mouth

  • nose and mouth

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

Liquids are similar to glides in that the sound pushes the tongue to the point of articulation in the mouth.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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