Unit 7.1 Linguistic Terms Quiz

What does Graphology refer to in linguistic terms?

• The pronunciation of words

• The writing system of a language

• The structure of words

• The order of words in a sentence

Which linguistic term is concerned with the rules for organizing meaning in a language?

• Phonology

• Orthography

• Grammar

• Pragmatics

What is Orthography concerned with?

• Sound patterns

• Letters and spelling

• Word order

• Context of words

Phonology deals with which aspect of language?

• Writing system

• Pronunciation and sound patterns

• Structure of words

• Meaning of words

How does Pragmatics affect language?

• By organizing word order

• By affecting the context and meaning

• By structuring words

• By spelling words correctly

What does Morphology study in language?

• The order of words

• The structure of words with their meaning

• The pronunciation of words

• The writing system

What does Lexis refer to in linguistic terms?

• The writing system

• The pronunciation of words

• The vocabulary of a language

• The order of words in a sentence

What does Syntax refer to in linguistic terms?

• The order of words in a sentence

• The structure of words

• The pronunciation of words

• The writing system

Which term refers to the meaning of words in a language?

• Semantics

• Phonology

• Orthography

• Morphology

Which linguistic term involves the visual elements on a page?

• Syntax

• Graphology

• Pragmatics

• Lexis