Linguistics and World Englishes Quiz

What is the study of speech structure within a language, including both the patterns of basic speech units and the accepted rules of pronunciation?

• Semantics

• Syntax

• Morphology

• Phonetics

Which linguist suggested that the ability to learn grammar is built into the human brain from birth regardless of language?

• Lev Vygotsky

• Jean Piaget

• Noam Chomsky

• B.F. Skinner

What is the primary language used within a society called?

• ELF

• ENL

• EFL

• ESL

In which period did Filipinos acquire the use of English language in their writings more naturally?

• 1700s

• 1920s

• 1980s

• 1940s

What is the official language of the Philippines according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• Mandarin

• Spanish

• English

• Filipino

What is the traditional spelling and grammar followed in Philippine English?

• British English

• American English

• Canadian English

• Australian English

Which language has influenced the vocabulary of Philippine English?

• Spanish

• Chinese

• German

• French

What is the main reason for the rhotic accent in Philippine English?

• Influence of Chinese languages

• Influence of Philippine languages

• Influence of Australian English

• Influence of British English

What is the term used to describe the perceived intensity of the sound produced by the speaker?

• Pitch

• Stress

• Volume

• Tempo

Which type of pause is used in enumerating and combining 2 clauses?

• Volume Pause

• Pitch Pause

• Comma Pause

• Sentence Pause