语言学习题答案(全).docx

Chapter I Introduction Decide whether each of the following statements is True or False: l.T 2.F 3.F 4.T 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.F 9.T 10.F 11.T 12.T 13.T 14.T 15.T 16.F 17.T 18.F 19. F 20.F Fill in each of the following blanks with one word which begins with the letter given: 21. knowledge 22. abstract 23. Duality 24. arbitrary 25. syntax 26.genetic 27. Parole 28. applied 29. productive 30. scientific (or systematic) There are four choices following each statement. Mark the choice that can best complete the statement. 3l.C 32.D 33.C 34.D 35.B 36.A 37.C 38.B 39.A 40.D Define the following terms: Linguistics: Linguistics is generally defined as the scientific study of language. Phonology: The study of how sounds are put together and used in communication is called phonology. Syntax: The study of how morphemes and words are combined to form sentences is called syntax. . Pragmatics: The study of meaning in context of use is called pragmatics . Psycholinguistics: The study of language with reference to the workings of mind is called psycholinguistics. Language: Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. Phonetics: The study of sounds which are used in linguistic communication is called phonetics . Morphology: The study of the way in which morphemes are arranged to form words is called morphology. Semantics: The study of meaning in lan-guage is called semantics. Sociolinguistics: The study of language with reference to society is called sociolinguistics,. Applied linguistics: In a narrow sense, applied linguistics refers to the application of linguistic principles and theories to language teaching and learning, especially the teaching of foreign and second languages. In a broad sense, it refers to the application of linguistic findings to the solution of practical problems such as the recovery of speech ability. arbitrariness: It is one of the design features of language. It means that there is no logical connection between meanings and sounds Pr