Who determined the distinction between language and speech?

Ferdinand de Saussure, the Swiss scholar

(question3)What language is regarded "as a true sign language" according to R.Trask?

Language with a rich vocabulary

Language with a system of grammar

Why are the written languages regarded as secondary?

Written languages are universal and not tied to any culture.

(question3)What are universal properties of language?

All languages consist of small elements

All spoken languages have vowels and consonants.

In all languages, the users can express a negative statement

Languages cannot express abstract concepts

Never languages have the same syntax

What purpose was the term 'grammar' applied for until the 17th century?

The study of the Latin language

The study of mathematics and logic.

A set of rules for playing games.

The analysis of historical texts.

The classification of animal species.

What works on language were published at the Port-Royal Abbey?

‘Grammaire general atraison-nee’ (‘General and Rational Grammar’), ‘Art of thinking’( as known ‘The Port-Royal Logic”) , ‘New Method for Learning the Latin Language Easily and Quickly’

Philosophie du langage by René Descartes

Dictionnaire de l'Académie by the Académie Française

Les Grands Auteurs de la Langue by Jean-Pierre Dupont

Traité de la langue française by Marie Curie

(question3)Who are the founders of classical scientific grammar in Modern period specialized in syntax and morphology?

H. R. Stokoe, Poustma H., Kruisinga A.

Curme G.O., Bryant M.M., O.Jespersen

Ludwig Wittgenstein and J.L. Austin

Wilhelm von Humboldt and John Searle

(question3)Who are the first linguists to speak of the language as a system?

Russian and Polish linguist I. A. Beaudouin de Courtenay

Russian Academician F. F. Fortunatov

The Swiss linguist F. de Saussure.

(question2)What Schools was the international journal "Acta Linguistica" founded by?

University of Leiden and University of Utrecht

University of Amsterdam and University of Rotterdam

University of Groningen and University of Delft

What branch of linguistics is semantics?

Syntax is a branch of linguistics.

Morphology is a branch of linguistics.

Pragmatics is a branch of linguistics.

Phonetics is a branch of linguistics.

What semantic features has a word according to A.Baker?

Pronunciation, spelling, and morphology

(question2)What are the main features of function words?

Establish relation between the lexical elements

Connect units into grammatical network of a sentence

Function words are only used in spoken language.

Function words include only adjectives and adverbs.

Function words are unrelated to sentence structure.

(question2)What are the main features of content words?

Content words are primarily used for grammatical structure.

Content words only include conjunctions and prepositions.

Content words are always abstract and vague.

(question2)How are synthetic grammatical forms built in the examples: book-books; match-matches; be-was/were; go-went?

Verbs form plurals by adding 's' or 'es'.

Nouns change forms for tense by adding 's' or 'es'.

All words change forms by adding prefixes.

(question2)What is the aim of Theoretical Grammar?

To present a theoretical description of its grammatical system

Scientifically analyze and define main classes of words

To create new languages for fictional purposes.

To analyze the historical development of languages.

To teach language skills to non-native speakers.

(question2)What structure relations can Theoretical Grammar be determined by?

Cultural and historical relations.

Lexical and semantic relations.

(question3)What does the index 's' in the English Language express?

The Plural form of the Noun (a language - languages);

The Present Simple for the 3rd Person Singular (We live. - He lives.);

The Possessive Case of the Noun (a friend's advice).

What Grammatical Forms does the Category of Tense include?

Present, past, and future tenses

Indicative, Subjunctive, Imperative

What Grammatical Forms does the Category of Number contain?

Singular and Plural or (opposite)

What are the Grammatical Forms of the Category of Voice?

Active and Passive or (opposite)

What aspects of parts of speech does Morphology study as a section of Grammar?

Their grammar meanings, categories and forms of word.

Morphology examines the use of punctuation in writing.

Morphology focuses on the meaning of words in context.

Morphology studies the pronunciation of words in sentences.

Morphology analyzes the syntax of phrases and clauses.

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(question3)What are the main functions of a language?

Metalinguistic function: Explains language rules using language itself.

Phatic function: Maintains social relations (e.g., greetings).

To enhance physical abilities

Communicative function: Conveys new information.

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What is a "phatic" function of a language?

To provide detailed information.

To convey complex ideas clearly.

To instruct or command actions.

To express emotions and feelings.

social relations (as in greetings or talk about the weather)

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What is a "metalinguistic" function of a language?

A function that describes emotions in language.

A way to create new words without rules.

Describes language rules

A method for translating languages directly.

A function that focuses on grammar only.

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How are language rules explained as a "metalinguistic" function?

Language rules restrict communication and creativity.

Language rules are only for grammar correction.

explains language rules by means of the language itself

Metalinguistic functions are unrelated to language analysis.

Metalinguistic functions focus solely on vocabulary expansion.

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Represent concrete objects

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