Question 1

Which of the following is not a property of language?

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Language is static and unchanging

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Language is systematic

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Language is arbitrary

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Language is social interactive tool

Question 2

What does the term phonology refers to?

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The sound system of a language

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The rules governing word formation

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The study of sentence structure

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The study of the meaning of words

Question 3

The study of how words are formed and structures is called:

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Morphology

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Semantics

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Syntax

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Pragmatics

Question 4

Which of the following is not a system of rules in language?

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Taxonomy

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Phonology

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Morphology

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Syntax

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the "Bow-wow theory" of language origin?

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Language emerged from natural sounds imitated by humans.

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Language developed from exclamations and interjections caused by emotions.

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Language originated from the sounds made during manual labor.

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Language evolved from rhythmic and musical expressions in a social context.

Question 6

The Pooh-Pooh theory suggests that language originated from:

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Spontaneous human exclamations caused by emotions

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Sounds produced during physical labor

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Natural sounds imitated by early humans

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Rhythmic and musical expressions

Question 7

According to linguists, what makes human language different from other forms of communication?

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It follows a system of rules and grammar

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It is not influenced by culture.

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It relies solely on sounds.

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It is limited to a small number of words.

Question 8

The Ding-dong theory of language origin proposes that language evolved from:

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Onomatopoeic sounds that imitate natural noises

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Divine intervention

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Grunts and groans made during physical labor

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Musical and rhythmic expressions

Question 9

Which language property plays the most significant role in the continuous evolution of language, and why?

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Language is generative—because new words and expressions can be created.

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Language has dual structure—because phonemes createmeaning.

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Language is arbitrary—because word meanings can change over time.

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Language is systematic because rules govern communication.

Question 10

How would the evolution of language differ if the Bow-wow theory were the primary basis for its development?

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Languages today would consist mainly of words that mimic natural sounds.

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Words would have no connection to the sounds heard in nature.

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Human communication would lack grammatical structures.

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Modern languages would not have evolved beyond simple vocal signals.

Question 11

Imagine a world where human language lacked syntax. What would be the most likely consequences?

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Sentences would be formed randomly, making communication difficult.

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Meaning would rely entirely on gestures and intonation.

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Communication would be limited to single-wordutterances.

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People would struggle to form new words.

Question 12

How might the study ofpragmatics be useful in understanding the way people communicate in digitalspaces, such as social media or text messaging?

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It examines how meaning changes based on context, such as emojis and tone.

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It focuses on word formation and sentence structure.

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It helps analyze how language rules apply to different cultures.

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It only applies to spoken language, not digital communication.

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why human language exhibits displacement?

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Humans can refer to past, present, and future events in their communication.

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Humans can communicate about events happening only in their immediate surroundings.

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Human language relies entirely on instinct, much like animal communication.

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Human language is primarily based on a set of fixed signals.

Question 14

Which property of humanlanguage allows for the creation of an unlimited number of new expressions?

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Productivity

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Arbitrariness

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Displacement

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Duality

Question 15

How does cultural transmission in human language differ from animal communication?

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Human language is learned and passed down through generations, while animals inherit their signals biologically.

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Human and animal communication systems are both entirely instinctual.

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Both humans and animals acquire communication skills from their parents.

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Animals have a more flexible and evolving communication system than humans.

Question 16

Who defined language as "the expression of thought by means of speech-sounds"?

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Henry Sweet

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Mario Pei

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Edward Sapir

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A.H. Gardiner

Question 17

According to Edward Sapir, language is:

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Non-instinctive and symbolic

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Inherited biologically

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Limited to conveying emotions

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Only verbal and written

Question 18

Who highlighted that language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for communication?

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Mario Pei & Frank Gaynor

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Ronald Langacker

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J. Whatmough

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R.H. Robins

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of language according to Edward Sapir?

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Static

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Powerful

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Dynamic

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Multifaceted

Question 20

According to A.H. Gardiner, language can be perceived and repeated. This means:

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Language can be reproduced for understanding

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Language must be spoken

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Language is always written

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Language symbols are permanent

Question 21

Who said that language is "a symbol system based on pure or arbitrary convention"?

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R.H. Robins

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A.H. Gardiner

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Ronald Langacker

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Henry Sweet

Question 22

What aspect of language did Henry Sweet emphasize?

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It expresses thoughts using speech-sounds

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It evolves constantly

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It includes facial expressions

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It uses signs and symbols

Question 23

Who defined language as a “device that establishes sound-meaning correlations”?

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Ronald Langacker

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A.H. Gardiner

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Edward Sapir

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J. Whatmough

Question 24

Mario Pei & Frank Gaynor emphasized that language:

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Changes and evolves

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Is inherited genetically

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Is purely instinctive

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Only exists in spoken form

Question 25

According to J. Whatmough, language is:

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A means of transmitting information with a high degree of convention

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A personal system with no social relevance

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Only for artistic expression

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Just a collection of random sounds

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