- 1. Applied linguistics is a field that focuses on the practical applications of linguistics theories and methods. It involves the study of language and communication in real-world contexts, such as language teaching, language planning, translation, and language policy. Applied linguists work to solve language-related problems and improve communication between individuals or groups with different linguistic backgrounds. They may research language acquisition, develop language learning materials, or analyze language use in specific environments. Overall, applied linguistics aims to bridge the gap between theoretical linguistics and real-world language issues to promote effective communication and understanding.
What is the term for the study of how language changes over time?
A) Syntax
B) Historical linguistics
C) Psycholinguistics
D) Semantics
- 2. Which theory of language acquisition suggests that children are born with an innate capacity for language learning?
A) Social Interactionist
B) Cognitive Approach
C) Behaviorism
D) Universal Grammar
- 3. Which linguistic feature refers to the rules that govern the correct sequence of words in a sentence?
A) Pragmatics
B) Phonology
C) Semantics
D) Syntax
- 4. What is the term for the science of speech sounds, their production, transmission, and reception?
A) Morphology
B) Syntax
C) Phonetics
D) Pragmatics
- 5. What is the study of the meaning in language and the relationship between words, phrases, and sentences known as?
A) Semantics
B) Phonology
C) Pragmatics
D) Syntax
- 6. Which linguistic theory views language as a system of abstract mental structures?
A) Generative Grammar
B) Sociocultural Theory
C) Functionalism
D) Connectionism
- 7. Which branch of linguistics studies the structure and formation of words?
A) Syntax
B) Phonetics
C) Morphology
D) Semantics
- 8. What does ESL stand for in the context of language teaching?
A) Educational Study of Linguistics
B) Epic Saga of Language
C) English as a Second Language
D) English as a Synthetic Language
- 9. Which linguistic feature deals with the study of language use in context and how meaning is inferred?
A) Phonetics
B) Semantics
C) Pragmatics
D) Syntax
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