Linguistics, the study of language, can include which of the following components?
phonetics
semantics
morphology
syntax
Which of the following is representative of syntax?
Subject+verb+object grammar rule
The shape of your lips while pronouncing letters
Critical period
The root word of the English term "running" is run. This sentence is an example of morphology.
Which of the following are studied carefully in the branch of phonology?
nose cavity
lips
tongue
teeth
Identify the unvoiced consonant in the word "five."
f
i
v
e
The voiced consonant are letters that vibrate the vocal cord.
Identify the voiced consonant in the word "book."
b
o
k
Some alternate terms for AAVE are:
Ebonics
Black English Vernacular
Vernacular
Prescriptive grammar includes grammatical rules that should be used like descriptive grammar observes what is being said and in what manner.
Which of the following is true of dialects?
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.
Which of the following are considered to be vowels?
a,e,i,o,u
b,c,q,t,z
In order for a letter to be classified as a consonant, the letter must produce friction in the vocal cord.
Which of the following can shape sociolinguistics?
Cultural norms, ethnicity, religion, education level
Sounds produced in the nose cavity, lips, and vocal cords
Which of the following is true of lexicon studies?
alphabet
vocabulary
grammatical rules
sounds formed in the mouth/vocal cords
The f in "fine" is an example of fricative as a friction sound is manufactured.
Which of the following is true of the term "fricative"?
It impedes the airway in the vocal cord.
No friction is produced in the vocal cord.
All fricative letters are considered "voiceless."
Which of following are examples of affricates?
"Ch" in chain
"J" in jaguar
"O" in rod
"A" in hat
There are two types of liquids: vertical and nonvertical liquids.
Which body part does the air get pushed from while pronouncing nasals?
nose
mouth
nose and mouth
Liquids are similar to glides in that the sound pushes the tongue to the point of articulation in the mouth.
