Linguistics Quiz

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University

38 Qs

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Linguistics Quiz

Linguistics Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

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Created by

Lydia Dabbs

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38 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of linguistics as a discipline?

The study of animal communication systems

The focus on human language

The study of physical sounds in speech

The comparative study of ancient texts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes the systematic analysis and description of a language's sound system and grammar?

Phonology

Morphology

Descriptive linguistics

Syntax

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does morphology in linguistics refer to?

The pattern of word order in sentences

The study of language change and diffusion

The structure of words and word formation in a language

The systematic pattern of sounds in a language

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern of sociolinguistics?

The comparative study of ancient languages

The pattern of word order in sentences

The study of how sociocultural context and norms shape language use

The analysis of language's sound systems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are signs in the context of language?

The structure of words and their formation

Words or objects that stand for something else, conveying meaning

The systematic pattern of sounds

Historical changes in language

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the concept of "linguistic relativity" suggest about language and perception?

It suggests that language restricts thought and perception completely.

It suggests that people speaking different languages perceive the world differently due to linguistic differences.

It suggests that all people perceive the world in the same way regardless of language.

It suggests that language has no impact on perception or thought.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "Ethnoscience" primarily concerned with?

The study of ethnic groups and their languages.

The study of traditional ecological knowledge.

The study of how people classify things in the world, usually by considering some range or set of meanings.

The study of ancient civilizations and their sciences.

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