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1Linguistics, the study of language, can include which of the following components?
- Aphonetics
- Bsemantics
- Cmorphology
- Dsyntax
2Which of the following is representative of syntax?
- ASubject+verb+object grammar rule
- BThe shape of your lips while pronouncing letters
- CCritical period
3The root word of the English term "running" is run. This sentence is an example of morphology.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Which of the following are studied carefully in the branch of phonology?
- Anose cavity
- Blips
- Ctongue
- Dteeth
5Identify the unvoiced consonant in the word "five."
- Af
- Bi
- Cv
- De
6The voiced consonant are letters that vibrate the vocal cord.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Identify the voiced consonant in the word "book."
- Ab
- Bo
- Ck
8Some alternate terms for AAVE are:
- AEbonics
- BBlack English Vernacular
- CVernacular
9Prescriptive grammar includes grammatical rules that should be used like descriptive grammar observes what is being said and in what manner.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Which of the following is true of dialects?
- AEthnic and social groups have no impact on dialects.
- BRomance languages can be considered dialects of the Norse language.
- CDifferent dialects under one central language can be easily comprehended.
11Which of the following are considered to be vowels?
- Aa,e,i,o,u
- Bb,c,q,t,z
12In order for a letter to be classified as a consonant, the letter must produce friction in the vocal cord.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Which of the following can shape sociolinguistics?
- ACultural norms, ethnicity, religion, education level
- BSounds produced in the nose cavity, lips, and vocal cords
14Which of the following is true of lexicon studies?
- Aalphabet
- Bvocabulary
- Cgrammatical rules
- Dsounds formed in the mouth/vocal cords
15The f in "fine" is an example of fricative as a friction sound is manufactured.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Which of the following is true of the term "fricative"?
- AIt impedes the airway in the vocal cord.
- BNo friction is produced in the vocal cord.
- CAll fricative letters are considered "voiceless."
17Which of following are examples of affricates?
- A"Ch" in chain
- B"J" in jaguar
- C"O" in rod
- D"A" in hat
18There are two types of liquids: vertical and nonvertical liquids.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19Which body part does the air get pushed from while pronouncing nasals?
- Anose
- Bmouth
- Cnose and mouth
20Liquids are similar to glides in that the sound pushes the tongue to the point of articulation in the mouth.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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- This quiz reviews the application of important key concepts in linguistics especially for ELL teachers.
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