EN 202 Quiz 1

1. Which of the following is NOT a core component of language?

• lexicon

• grammar

• phonology

• reading

2. What is the smallest unit of sound that can change meaning in a language?

• Morpheme

• Phoneme

• Syntax

• Lexicon

3. Which of the following is an example of a minimal pair?

• "cat" and "dog"

• "car" and "vehicle"

• "bit" and "bat"

• "write" and "right"

The process of adding a prefix or suffix to a word to create a new meaning is called:

• Semantics

• Syntax

• Phonology

• Morphology

Which of the following best describes the concept of "Plurality of English"?

• English has multiple varieties influenced by different cultures

• English is spoken only in the United Kingdom and the United States

• English grammar is universal and unchanging

• English has only one standardized form

What is the main reason for the emergence of different English varieties worldwide?

• Strict language policies

• A lack of formal education in English

• Colonization, globalization, and cultural exchange

• The influence of Latin and Greek

Which of the following is an example of a bound morpheme?

• "Run"

• "Book"

• "-s"

• "Happy"

A complex sentence consists of:

• Two or more independent clauses

• One independent clause and at least one dependent clause

• subject and a predicate only

• Two dependent clauses

The word "unbelievable" consists of how many morphemes?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is "IV" in the basic sentence pattern, S-IV?