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Linguistics Quiz

Question 1 of 20

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Which of the following accurately describes the meaning of the word consonant?

Select one of the following:

  • Class of sounds created when vocal cords vibrate (EX: /r/)

  • A sound produced with a definite and clear obstruction of air (by the lips, teeth, and/or tongue)

  • When air exits from the mouth only (EX: /b/)

  • Sounds created when the back of the tongue to the soft palate (right before the throat)
    EX: /g/

Explanation

Question 2 of 20

1

Which of the following is an example of an labiodental consonant sound?

Select one of the following:

  • /f/

  • /g/

  • /o/

  • /b/

Explanation

Question 3 of 20

1

Which of the following is an example of an approximant?

Select one of the following:

  • /a/

  • /b/

  • /y/

  • /c/

Explanation

Question 4 of 20

1

What is the definition of a low vowel sound?

Select one of the following:

  • Sounds created when the tongue is placed at the top of the mouth

  • Sounds created when the tongue is placed at the bottom of the mouth

  • A sound that is made with a total obstruction of the air

  • Sounds created WITHOUT use of vocal cords

Explanation

Question 5 of 20

1

Which of the following choices is an example of bilabial consonant sounds?

Select one or more of the following:

  • /b/

  • /m/

  • /s/

  • /l/

Explanation

Question 6 of 20

1

Which of the following are examples of "front" vowels? There can be more than one answer.

Select one or more of the following:

  • /a/

  • /e/

  • /i/

  • /o/

Explanation

Question 7 of 20

1

Which of the following are considered "back" vowel sounds? There can be more than one answer.

Select one or more of the following:

  • /a/

  • /e/

  • /i/

  • /o/

  • /u/

Explanation

Question 8 of 20

1

The letter /s/ is a central vowel

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 20

1

A liquid is a consonant produced when the tongue approaches a point of articulation within the mouth band comes close enough to obstruct or constrict the flow of air enough to create turbulence

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 20

1

A nasal is a consonant produced by redirecting out air through the nose instead of allowing it to escape out of the mouth.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 20

1

Vowel sounds created with the tongue close to the teeth are called high vowel sounds.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 12 of 20

1

Check all of the following that are examples of affricatives.

Select one or more of the following:

  • /ch/

  • /l/

  • /m/

  • /j/

Explanation

Question 13 of 20

1

Which of the following are example(s) of sociolinguistics?

Select one or more of the following:

  • The study of the language a society speaks

  • The study of language as it functions in society

  • The study of the interaction between linguistic and social variables

  • The study of society

Explanation

Question 14 of 20

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Which of the following is an example of phonemics?

Select one of the following:

  • A study of the how sounds blend together

  • The study and descriptions of phonemes

  • A study of language

  • A study of word patterns

Explanation

Question 15 of 20

1

Someone who studies the meaning of words and phrases is studying syntax

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 20

1

Gloria has difficulty with understanding the rules in forming grammatical sentences. She has difficulty with syntax.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 17 of 20

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Which most accurately describes the meaning of phonology?

Select one of the following:

  • The sound system of a language

  • Understanding that letters blend together to make words

  • Hooked on phonics

  • The awareness of print

Explanation

Question 18 of 20

1

The form and structure of sounds in language is an example of morphology

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 20

1

Judy wants to study how language is used in social contexts. She is studying which of the following:

Select one of the following:

  • syntax

  • morphology

  • pragmatics

  • semantics

Explanation

Question 20 of 20

1

Check all of the following that best describe the meaning of lexicon.

Select one or more of the following:

  • A wordbook or dictionary

  • A student's reading level

  • The vocabulary of a particular language, field, social class, person, etc.

  • The set of all the morphemes of a language

Explanation