Key Terms Review 7.1

What is the study of handwriting and its relation to human psychology called?

• Phonology

• Graphology

• Morphology

• Syntax

Which branch of linguistics deals with the structure and formation of words?

• Syntax

• Morphology

• Orthography

• Pragmatics

What is the term for the set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language?

• Lexis

• Syntax

• Grammar

• Phonology

Which linguistic term refers to the study of sounds in a language?

• Phonology

• Orthography

• Pragmatics

• Graphology

What is the Great Vowel Shift?

• A change in British English spelling conventions

• A major change in the pronunciation of the English language

• A shift in the grammatical structure of English

• A change in the lexicon of English

Which of the following is concerned with the social aspects of language use?

• Orthography

• Pragmatics

• Syntax

• Morphology

What does orthography refer to in the context of language?

• The study of word meanings

• The study of sentence structure

• The conventional spelling system of a language

• The study of sound patterns

Which of the following is a characteristic of British English?

• Use of the word "color" instead of "colour"

• Pronunciation of "schedule" with a /sk/ sound

• Use of the word "lorry" instead of "truck"

• Use of the word "elevator" instead of "lift"

What is the focus of lexis in linguistics?

• The study of sentence structure

• The study of word choice and vocabulary

• The study of sound systems

• The study of language in social contexts

Which of the following is a component of grammar?

• Graphology

• Syntax

• Orthography

• Phonology