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1Linguistics is the study of a language?
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Which term most accurately describes these items: I, a, re, ly, pre, ism, dog, one?
- Aphoneme
- Bgrapheme
- Cmorpheme
- Dphonetics
3A teacher had students place their fingers on their throat and then in front of their mouth. Then, he had them make sounds associated with different letters. Most likely, he was teaching them about which of the following?
- Avoiced/unvoiced consonant sounds
- Bvowel sounds
- Cdialect
- Dregister
4The form of the English language widely accepted as the usual correct form is known as?
- AEbonics
- BStandard English
- CProper English
5Descriptive grammar is the systematic study and description of a language. Descriptive grammar refers to the structure of a language as it is actually used by speakers and writers.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6Prescriptive grammar is a set of rules and examples dealing with the syntax and word structures of a language, usually intended as an aid to the learning of that language. Prescriptive grammar refers to the structure of a language as certain people think it should be used.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7What are the names of the types of sounds made in a language when speaking?
- Anasals
- Bglides
- Cstops
- Dwhispers
8a speech sound made through the nose is called?
- Anasal
- Bfricative
- Cstop
9An unvoiced consonant can be felt when you place your fingers on your throat and speak.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10The study of the forms of words is known as?
- ABiology
- BMorphology
- CLinguistics
11Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Dialect is a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Which of the following are considered a stop?
- A[b]
- B[d]
- C[t], [k]
- D[s]
14/j w/ are known as what?
- Aglides
- Bstops
- Cnasals
15A glide a consonant produced when the tongue approaches a point of articulation within the mouth but does not come close enough to obstruct or constrict the flow of air enough to create turbulence
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Examples of liquids are?
- A/l/
- B/w/
- C/ɫ/
17The study of meaning is known as?
- Asemantics
- Blingustics
- Cpragmatics
18The abbreviation AAVE stands for African American Vernacular English?
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Which languages have a lexicon?
- AGreek
- BLatin
- CHebrew
- DAll of the above
20A denoting a type of consonant made by the friction of breath in a narrow opening, producing a turbulent air flow is known as?
- AFricative
- BAffricative
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- Created on 12 Oct 2015 · updated on 6 Apr 2018
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