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Linguistics Quiz
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1What does "linguistics" mean?
- AThe study of language
- BThe study of morphology, syntax, phonetics and semantics.
- CThe study of geography.
- DParticular form of a language
2What are "phonemics"?
- Aset of sounds produced in a language
- Bthe study of the distribution of sound systems
- Cthe vocabulary of a person
- Dvariety of a language
3What is "phonology"?
- Asounds of language
- Bbranch of linguistics concerned with the systematic sounds in language
- Cthe vocabulary of a person
- Dexchanging information
4What is "morphology"?
- Aidentification and analysis of the structure of a given language's linguistic units
- Bsubfield of linguistics
- Ccharacterized by audible friction
5What is "syntax"?
- ASet of rules, principles, and processes that govern the structure of sentences
- Bhaving to do with word order
- Corganization of sounds
- Dstudy of language
6What are "pragmatics"?
- AThe field of linguistics that studies the way context contributes to meaning
- Bthe sounds in words
- Cmeaning can be inferred through context
- Dstudy of sounds
7What is "sociolinguistics"?
- Astudy of sounds in language
- Bthe study of the effect of aspects of society on language
- Cthe effect of cultural norms and context on language
- Da semivowel or glide
8What is "communication"?
- Aconnecting with people or places
- Bimparting or exchanging information
- Cnot talking to others
- Dbeing isolated
9What is "lexicon"?
- Avocabulary of a person
- Bvocabulary of a language or branch of knowledge
- Cset of rules that govern structure of sentences
- Dimparting of information
10What is "descriptive grammar"?
- Aa branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds in language
- Bset of rules about language based on how it is actually used.
11What is "prescriptive grammar"?
- Aa set of rules about language based on how people think language should be used.
- Bparticular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
12What is "Standard English"?
- Arefers to whatever form of English language is accepted as national norm in any English-speaking country. It encompasses grammar, vocabulary, and spelling,
- Bthe scientific study of language and its structure
13What is "dialect"?
- Aa branch of linguistics concerned with the systematic organization of sounds in languages
- Ba particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
14What is "register" in linguistics?
- Aa speech sound made by vocal cords
- Ba variety of a language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting
15What does AVVE (in linguistics) stand for?
- AAfrican American Vernacular English
- BAmerican Association of Vocal Education
16What is a vowel?
- Aspeech sound made by the vocal chords; comes from the lungs, through the vocal chords and is not blocked
- Bletters such as H, T, Z
17What is a consonant?
- Aa speech sound and letters of the alphabet such as t, s, m, n
- Ba speech sound made by the vocal chords such as "a"
18An approximant are speech sounds that involve the articulators approaching each other but not narrowly enough nor with enough articulatory precision to create turbulent airflow.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Liquid is a term in linguistics that means that the flow of air is blocked.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20Glides in linguistics is a sound phonetically similar to a vowel sound but functions as the syllable boundary.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Nasals in linguistics is a sound produced with the lower velum allowing air to escape freely through the nose.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Stops in phonetics is when you do not block the flow of air and keeping it in.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23A fricative in linguistics is characterized by audible friction produced by forcing the breath through constricted or partially obstructed passage in the vocal tract.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24Affricatives are the sounds made by the vocal chords.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25A voiced consonant uses the voice and could be tested by putting the finger on the throat.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26An unvoiced consonant uses the voice to make the sound.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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- Created on 7 Apr 2016 · updated on 20 Apr 2016
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